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W159 MES

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

103,625 mi
Last recorded103,625 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 MES
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 103,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front reg plate damaged and faded

Fail 31 May 2016 103,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases the joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust section heat shield insecure and rattling

front reg plate damaged and faded

Pass 6 May 2015 102,446 miles

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

cat mounting badly corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust system to back box corroded

nsf and osf anti roll bar pin bushes cracked

Fail 1 May 2015 102,446 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

cat mounting badly corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust system to back box corroded

nsf and osf anti roll bar pin bushes cracked

Pass 23 May 2014 101,480 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 101,480 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 100,222 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 100,222 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 98,286 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 98,286 miles

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

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

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 11 Jun 2011 96,031 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cracked on outer edge

Fail 10 Jun 2011 96,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cracked on outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2010 93,735 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 90,280 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 90,280 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2008 86,615 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2008 86,615 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 85,650 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 84,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 84,490 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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W159 MES is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W159 MES, 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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W159 MES is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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