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W616 LAU

2000 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,725 mi
Last recorded73,725 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW616 LAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 73,725 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,154 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2010 59,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2010 59,131 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs corrored

Fail 18 May 2009 54,747 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear centre stoplight not working

Pass 18 May 2009 54,747 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear centre stoplight not working

Pass 5 Apr 2008 51,591 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 47,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 40,902 miles

O/S/F tyre has small cut in sidewall

Fail 16 Sep 2006 40,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F tyre has small cut in sidewall

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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W616 LAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W616 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 W616 LAU registered?

W616 LAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W616 LAU safe to buy?

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