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W153 RES

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

37,210 mi
Last recorded37,210 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 RES
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2017 37,210 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front x-member at engine mounting (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion offside front wing corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 35,709 miles

front x-member badly corroded

rear axle badly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2016 35,709 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure front and rear tyres all badly cracked (4.1.D.1b)

front x-member badly corroded

rear axle badly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,000 miles

front x-membere at radiator mounts corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2015 34,000 miles

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

front x-membere at radiator mounts corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,516 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 32,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,905 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 30,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,130 miles

Both rear tyres tread cracks

Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,738 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 25,871 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,088 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 24,088 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,370 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,160 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,068 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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W153 RES 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 64.7%.

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 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 W153 RES, 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 W153 RES registered?

W153 RES is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W153 RES safe to buy?

The MOT history for W153 RES shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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