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W162 NDW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,396 mi
Last recorded88,396 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 NDW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 88,396 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 79,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 79,630 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 70,955 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 70,953 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,417 miles

Corrosion on front cross member

Fail 29 Apr 2014 61,417 miles

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

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

Corrosion on front cross member

Pass 2 May 2013 54,196 miles

Corrosion on front cross member

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 47,951 miles

Corrosion on front cross member

Fail 3 May 2011 42,705 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 42,705 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,775 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,140 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 31,140 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,042 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 26,042 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,215 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 20,215 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,675 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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W162 NDW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W162 NDW, 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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W162 NDW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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