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W158 SLF

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,051 mi
Last recorded170,051 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 SLF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 170,051 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 170,023 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 159,784 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 149,476 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 149,428 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 95,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 90,223 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front door mirror insecure

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front head light images poor

Fail 16 Sep 2021 90,223 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front door mirror insecure

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front head light images poor

Pass 18 Sep 2020 87,091 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 17 Sep 2020 87,091 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 89,771 miles

both headlight beam images poor.

o/s/f. tyre starting to deteriorate.

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 89,771 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both headlight beam images poor.

o/s/f. tyre starting to deteriorate.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 80,583 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 76,503 miles

n/s/f. cross member corroded.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 76,503 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/f. cross member corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 72,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Noise from fan belt area

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 72,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Noise from fan belt area

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 58,178 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 64,211 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,188 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 57,188 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 50,211 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 44,948 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 36,721 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,536 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,517 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,155 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 21,155 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,097 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 11,620 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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W158 SLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W158 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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W158 SLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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