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W615 LAU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

49,571 mi
Last recorded49,571 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW615 LAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 49,571 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 49,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 44,425 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 43,803 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 43,803 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,996 miles

accident damage to rear of vehicle

Fail 3 Jun 2013 41,996 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 40,303 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 38,588 miles

offside front brake slight binding

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 18 May 2011 38,588 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front brake slight binding

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 17 May 2010 36,828 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 34,923 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 May 2009 34,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 May 2008 32,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

accident damage to boot floor

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 14 May 2008 32,907 miles

accident damage to boot floor

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,739 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 30,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,017 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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W615 LAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W615 LAU, 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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What year was W615 LAU registered?

W615 LAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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