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W171 SKK

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,229 mi
Last recorded74,229 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 SKK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2015 74,229 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 71,456 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 71,456 miles

Nearside 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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 68,803 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 68,803 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,989 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 2 Feb 2011 63,243 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 63,243 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 60,184 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 54,118 miles

engine accessory belts split/perished

front anti roll bar outer link rubbers deteriorated

front indicators faded- beginning to show white

passenger front seat belt - slow to recoil

Fail 27 Apr 2009 54,118 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine accessory belts split/perished

front anti roll bar outer link rubbers deteriorated

front indicators faded- beginning to show white

passenger front seat belt - slow to recoil

Pass 12 May 2008 50,691 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 50,691 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 May 2007 46,198 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 40,146 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 33,337 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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W171 SKK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W171 SKK, 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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W171 SKK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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