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W159 NDV

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,498 mi
Last recorded90,498 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 NDV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 90,498 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 90,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2015 86,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

both front wheels slight bind

Fail 12 Nov 2015 86,559 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement cross member holed (6.1.D.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

both front wheels slight bind

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 86,211 miles

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

lower front panel slightly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2014 86,210 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside 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 Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

lower front panel slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 80,285 miles

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

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

n/s/f slight brake bind

Pass 15 Mar 2012 73,803 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 73,803 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 66,167 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,143 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,114 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracked

front number plate cracked

rear number plate faded

Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,602 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 43,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 38,641 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 38,641 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,558 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 NDV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green 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 W159 NDV, 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 NDV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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