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W148 NNU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,107 mi
Last recorded121,107 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 NNU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2020 121,107 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck corroded and holed (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler breather pipe ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 120,580 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive IN OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 120,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive IN OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 116,929 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 113,264 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 113,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 109,685 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 109,685 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 107,483 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 107,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 83,999 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 83,999 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 68,948 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 68,948 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 57,496 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 49,038 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 42,021 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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W148 NNU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W148 NNU, 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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W148 NNU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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