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W166 NDV

2000 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

126,145 mi
Last recorded126,145 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 NDV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 126,145 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 126,143 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 119,196 miles

Nearside Rear body holed/corroded outside perscribed areas

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 119,194 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced @ boot seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear body holed/corroded outside perscribed areas

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 111,894 miles

Boot Area - Corrosion Behind Rubber Seal

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underbody/Chassis/Suspension Corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 104,677 miles

both front top strut mounting areas slightly corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2020 104,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front top strut mounting areas slightly corroded

Rear Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 95,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 95,863 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 86,973 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2018 86,670 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,927 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 75,926 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 66,644 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES CRACKS

N/S WINDOW SLIGHT SCRACHING

Pass 23 Jul 2015 60,494 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 23 Jul 2015 60,494 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,521 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 22 Apr 2014 59,521 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,820 miles

both front antiroll bar drop link bushes perishing

both front outer cv boots perishing

exhaust corroding

handbrake travel

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,323 miles

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

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

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

body and paintwork damage

both to rear fuel pipe corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2011 49,843 miles

both rear tyres cracking

rear number plate starting to fade into lettering

Fail 22 Apr 2011 49,843 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

rear number plate starting to fade into lettering

Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,406 miles

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

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

body and paintwork damage to various areas

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2010 45,406 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

body and paintwork damage to various areas

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,340 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

body and paint work damage

both nearside tyres cracking

fuel tank straps corroding

scratch marks on windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,666 miles

offside front and offside rear panels damaged/both front wheel trims missing / rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2008 37,666 miles

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

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

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

offside front and offside rear panels damaged/both front wheel trims missing / rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2007 34,010 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,699 miles

slight oil leak on power steering pipe offside

slight play on steering rack

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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W166 NDV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 W166 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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W166 NDV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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