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W553 LCL

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,768 mi
Last recorded66,768 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 LCL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 66,768 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 66,768 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 64,796 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 64,796 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2021 59,382 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 57,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 56,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2019 56,928 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 52,109 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 52,109 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 49,495 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 5 Apr 2017 49,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,647 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 48,647 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,736 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 47,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 46,407 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,407 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,687 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,964 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,270 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,289 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,088 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,939 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,709 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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W553 LCL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W553 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.

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W553 LCL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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