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W581 LMR

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,974 mi
Last recorded60,974 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 LMR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 60,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp unit damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower bolt on wing corrosion

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust rattle + deteriotated

Fail 4 Sep 2021 60,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp unit damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower bolt on wing corrosion

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust rattle + deteriotated

Pass 6 Aug 2020 60,353 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 57,205 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 54,035 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 54,035 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 53,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 51,465 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 50,754 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 49,792 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 49,780 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2013 48,704 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 47,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 47,755 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 46,694 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 46,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2010 45,115 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 43,985 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 43,985 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 42,523 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 41,390 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 39,217 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 39,217 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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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W581 LMR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W581 LMR, 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 W581 LMR registered?

W581 LMR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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