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W617 LAU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,985 mi
Last recorded64,985 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW617 LAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 64,985 miles

Nearside Front headlight bracket broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 64,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front headlight bracket broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 56,859 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield lose

Fail 14 Mar 2017 56,859 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,521 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 52,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,679 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,333 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 45,732 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust heatshield slightly rattling

misting of oil up the back of engine

rear bumper has accident damage

Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,798 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 43,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,272 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 38,373 miles

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

o/s/r bumper badly cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,404 miles

offside rear bumper broken

Fail 23 Mar 2009 35,404 miles

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 rear bumper broken

Fail 5 Mar 2008 34,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,371 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 31,574 miles

N/S/F tyre wear edge

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Petrol cap close to limits

Pass 12 Mar 2007 31,574 miles

N/S/F tyre wear edge

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

Petrol cap close to limits

Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,025 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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W617 LAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W617 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 W617 LAU registered?

W617 LAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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