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W117 SEF

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,808 mi
Last recorded123,808 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 SEF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 123,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit this tyre is on 1.6 mm in places (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroded in places

floor corroded in places

front brake pads getting low

o/s outer sill corroded in places

o/s/r chassis/panel corroded near exhaust silencer support mounting

Pass 25 Feb 2016 119,957 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 119,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 116,348 miles

floor and sill area corroded in places

Fail 2 Feb 2015 116,180 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

floor and sill area corroded in places

Pass 4 Feb 2014 111,459 miles

front lower radiator panel corroded to excess

Pass 1 Feb 2013 102,574 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE WORN

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 93,863 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN PLACES

FRONT LOWER RADIATOR PANEL CORRODED IN PLACES

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 93,863 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN PLACES

FRONT LOWER RADIATOR PANEL CORRODED IN PLACES

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 84,934 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,122 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT LOWER RADIATOR PANEL CORRODED

Fail 24 Feb 2010 74,122 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT LOWER RADIATOR PANEL CORRODED

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

Pass 22 May 2009 65,602 miles

front lower radiator box section corroded in places

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked in places

wiper rubbers torn at edge

Pass 19 Sep 2008 62,931 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 63,931 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,921 miles

Some wear/rusting to front brake discs,check again next service.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 62,904 miles

Front tyres 1.6mm+

Pass 19 Jun 2006 55,793 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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W117 SEF 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 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W117 SEF, 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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W117 SEF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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