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W146 SLF

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,101 mi
Last recorded54,101 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 SLF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 54,101 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 51,788 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 51,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2023 44,843 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 44,803 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 43,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 39,374 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 35,445 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 35,445 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 30,664 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 27,698 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 27,630 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2014 27,630 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2013 27,134 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2012 25,809 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 23,294 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 22,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 21,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,242 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 18,596 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 17,676 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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W146 SLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W146 SLF, 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 W146 SLF registered?

W146 SLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W146 SLF safe to buy?

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