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W143 NLH

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,938 mi
Last recorded106,938 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 NLH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 106,938 miles

Exhaust system corroded & rusty ( leaking gases )

Near side & off side rear tyres perished & cracking

Near side front suspension corroded & rusty

Near side outer door handle damaged

Off side rear inner sill corroded & rusty

Off side rear light cluster ( damaged )

Off side rear wheel arch corroded & rusty ( inner & outer )

Pass 13 Nov 2019 100,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Near side and off side sills slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 100,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Near side and off side sills slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 93,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides pre flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 93,130 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides pre flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 88,270 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 88,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 84,888 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside registration lamp loose

fuel filler neck corroded and slight smell of fuel at nearside rear

Fail 2 Aug 2016 84,888 miles

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

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminate when foot brake applied (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside registration lamp loose

fuel filler neck corroded and slight smell of fuel at nearside rear

Pass 21 Jul 2015 82,081 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,931 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,739 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 70,236 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 70,236 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,591 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 61,413 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 61,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 55,589 miles

both rear tyres cracking.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 55,589 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,885 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 49,885 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 44,230 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 37,586 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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W143 NLH is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W143 NLH, 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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W143 NLH is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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