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W601 LHL

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,277 mi
Last recorded108,277 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 LHL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2016 108,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 97,878 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of age

front crossmember corroded/radiater mounting

n/s wiper torn

Fail 1 Sep 2015 97,878 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres showing signs of age

front crossmember corroded/radiater mounting

n/s wiper torn

Fail 21 Aug 2014 86,713 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front crossmember corroded

n/s rear tyre looking aged (cracking sidewall)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,713 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front crossmember corroded

n/s rear tyre looking aged (cracking sidewall)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 78,187 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,592 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,708 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 75,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 69,467 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 63,625 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,282 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 54,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 48,063 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 48,000 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 39,419 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 39,419 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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W601 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 W601 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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W601 LHL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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