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W641 LAU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,060 mi
Last recorded83,060 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW641 LAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2020 83,060 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower trailing arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower trailing arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 80,322 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Jacking point lightly corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 73,606 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 73,436 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 65,804 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 65,804 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 59,738 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front crossmember corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 59,738 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 53,518 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 53,518 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 46,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2014 46,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 42,426 miles

bothside rear tyres perished and small cracks

Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,106 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished with small cracks

Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,322 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 29,322 miles

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

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

osr tyre perished

Pass 20 Aug 2010 21,254 miles

all tyres have age damage on side walls

Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,245 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,467 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,604 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 18,504 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 17,577 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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W641 LAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W641 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 W641 LAU registered?

W641 LAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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