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W542 LHL

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,998 mi
Last recorded125,998 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 LHL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 125,998 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front cross panel corroded but not effecting engine/gearbox mount support & strength.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 125,998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front cross panel corroded but not effecting engine/gearbox mount support & strength.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 118,311 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 118,183 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 109,885 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 109,885 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust section corroded & blowing. corrosion to underbody. front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Aug 2010 100,677 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 100,578 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 90,692 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 90,692 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 81,605 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 81,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 71,906 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 62,277 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 52,155 miles

high level brake light inoperative. both front wiper blades split.

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 LHL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LHL, 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.

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W542 LHL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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