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W139 SEF

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,454 mi
Last recorded125,454 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW139 SEF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2016 125,454 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust bracket broken. (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Under seal has a hole near rear suspension arm. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Under seal has a hole near rear suspension arm. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under body corrosion.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 117,098 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 117,098 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 108,365 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 108,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 100,307 miles

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

General under body corrosion, consistent with age and mileage.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 92,449 miles

General underbody vehicle corrosion.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 84,198 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 70,687 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 70,686 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2009 64,831 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 57,507 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 57,507 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 51,324 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 51,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,258 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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W139 SEF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W139 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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W139 SEF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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