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W146 SST

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,544 mi
Last recorded152,544 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 SST
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2015 152,544 miles

Centre Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 143,678 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 143,678 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 138,245 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 138,245 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 138,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front, centre and rear undersills slightly corroded

offside front wing / wheel arch slightly corroded

oil leak

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2012 130,578 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

exhaust (cat) mount broken

Fail 20 Aug 2012 130,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

exhaust (cat) mount broken

Pass 24 Aug 2011 123,580 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

surface corrosion on inner sills/chassis

Fail 23 Aug 2011 123,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

surface corrosion on inner sills/chassis

Pass 21 Aug 2010 109,713 miles

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

surface corrosion on floors/inner sills/chassis

Fail 21 Aug 2010 109,713 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

surface corrosion on floors/inner sills/chassis

Pass 4 Aug 2009 96,703 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

surface corrosion on brake pipes/rear chassis

Fail 4 Aug 2009 96,703 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

surface corrosion on brake pipes/rear chassis

Pass 18 Aug 2008 90,742 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 85,022 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2006 78,136 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 78,136 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 SST is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W146 SST, 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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W146 SST is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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