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W163 AEV

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,915 mi
Last recorded153,915 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 AEV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 153,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 144,636 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 133,934 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 123,941 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 116,399 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS ON MINIUM LIMIT

Offside Front temporary cv boot used

corrosion to nearside/offside rear inner wheel arches

front panel section badly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2015 116,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS ON MINIUM LIMIT

corrosion to nearside/offside rear inner wheel arches

front panel section badly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 108,124 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

chips to windscreen

Fail 9 Sep 2014 108,123 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

chips to windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2013 102,653 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2012 98,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steering lock loose and inoperative

Pass 8 Mar 2012 96,075 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 92,042 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 87,640 miles

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

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

baffle loose on exhaust

Pass 16 Feb 2009 80,323 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 80,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 78,775 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 78,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 75,167 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 60,063 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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W163 AEV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W163 AEV, 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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W163 AEV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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