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W542 LCL

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,831 mi
Last recorded61,831 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 LCL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 61,831 miles

centre seat belts buckle casing damaged

front cross member corroded

front registration plate damaged

nearside parking brake effort low

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front wheel arch cover touching coil spring

play in offside wiper arm

signs of leaks from steering rack area

Fail 2 Nov 2013 61,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

centre seat belts buckle casing damaged

front cross member corroded

front registration plate damaged

main beam tell tail staying on

nearside parking brake effort low

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front wheel arch cover touching coil spring

play in offside wiper arm

signs of leaks from steering rack area

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,880 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,278 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 53,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 48,964 miles

center seatbelt cover missing

ex bafflels loose

front no plate condition

Fail 10 Nov 2010 48,964 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

center seatbelt cover missing

ex bafflels loose

front brake discs corroded and pitted

front no plate condition

Pass 16 Nov 2009 44,713 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 39,786 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 35,830 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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W542 LCL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 55,993 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W542 LCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W542 LCL registered?

W542 LCL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W542 LCL safe to buy?

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