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W596 LHL

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,186 mi
Last recorded84,186 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW596 LHL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 84,186 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outter edge

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front wing/wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,425 miles

Nearside Front wiper b lade split at end but still clearing screen ok

Nearside Rear of outer sill starting to corrode but not considered excessive at present

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front wing starting to corrode but not considered excessive at present

Fail 24 Oct 2016 77,425 miles

Nearside Front wiper b lade split at end but still clearing screen ok

Nearside Rear of outer sill starting to corrode but not considered excessive at present

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wing starting to corrode but not considered excessive at present

Pass 22 Oct 2015 70,677 miles

Offside Front slight play in rack

Offside Front tyre worn center tread

Offside Front wheel tight to rotate

Fail 22 Oct 2015 70,677 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front slight play in rack

Offside Front tyre worn center tread

Offside Front wheel tight to rotate

Fail 15 Oct 2014 62,993 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working

n/s and o/s outer anti-roll bar link bushes slightly perished

o/s front outer drive boot perished

Pass 15 Oct 2014 62,993 miles

centre stop light not working

n/s and o/s outer anti-roll bar link bushes slightly perished

o/s front outer drive boot perished

Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs excessively corroded

high level brake light not working

nearside & offside front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

offside front outer cv boot perished

Fail 25 Oct 2013 56,501 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

offside front outer cv boot perished

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs excessively corroded

high level brake light not working

nearside & offside front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,792 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 49,700 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 46,380 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,341 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,610 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,823 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 26,970 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 26,970 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W596 LHL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W596 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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W596 LHL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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