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W161 ETW

2000 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,311 mi
Last recorded61,311 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 ETW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 61,311 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside inner front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 56,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BORDERLINE !!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 54,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 54,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 50,449 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 50,448 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 50,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working stays on with dipped lights (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 46,750 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 46,748 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,072 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,094 miles

Offside Front wheel is binding

all 4 tyres are cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2015 38,094 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel is binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres are cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2014 33,905 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 29,727 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall badly cracking (ply not exposed) ADVISE RENEW .rear tyres & offside front showing signs of cracking (slight ).

Pass 10 Oct 2012 27,787 miles

front tyres + offside rear slightly perished- sidewalls showing signs of cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2011 26,541 miles

nearside front tyre perishing outer wall

nearside rear tyre starting to perish outer wall

offside rear tyre starting to perish outer wall

Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,685 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 24,685 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,862 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 20,526 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 18,153 miles

slight cracking to tyres developing

Pass 13 Jul 2006 16,388 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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W161 ETW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W161 ETW, 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 W161 ETW registered?

W161 ETW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W161 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 ETW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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