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W102 NSL

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,644 mi
Last recorded71,644 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW102 NSL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,644 miles

front cross member starting to show signs of corrosion

near/side handbrake effort slightly low

Fail 12 May 2014 71,414 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust bracket broken off.

General corrosion to undercarriage and components.

Metal brake pipes have been waxed preventing complete inspection.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OS outer CV boot perishing.

Pass 24 May 2013 62,162 miles

General corrosion to undercarriage and suspension components.

Imbalance rear brakes.

NS washer poor.

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 62,162 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

General corrosion to undercarriage and suspension components.

Imbalance rear brakes.

NS washer poor.

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 57,215 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Fail 12 May 2012 57,117 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Fail 16 May 2011 52,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

corrosion evident n/s and o/s inner sill suspension mounting area

Pass 16 May 2011 52,370 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

corrosion evident n/s and o/s inner sill suspension mounting area

Pass 20 May 2010 45,174 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 37,104 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 29,772 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 23,946 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 23,670 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 23,670 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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W102 NSL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W102 NSL, 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 W102 NSL registered?

W102 NSL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 August 2000.

Is W102 NSL safe to buy?

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