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W172 MCD

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,359 mi
Last recorded97,359 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 MCD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 97,359 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Offside rear light lens damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 May 2016 97,334 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel is damaged

coolant below minimum mark in over flow bottle

Fail 8 Apr 2016 96,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut to outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to perish on edges of tread

Nearside outer sill panel damaged

slight fluid leak from power steering hose from steering pump

Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,139 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 80,754 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/r seat belt buckle casing damaged

o/s/r tyre slightly perrished

Fail 11 Mar 2014 80,752 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/r seat belt buckle casing damaged

o/s/r tyre slightly perrished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,301 miles

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

tyres cracking

Fail 27 Mar 2013 74,297 miles

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

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

tyres cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2012 71,689 miles

Nearside 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 Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 71,689 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,596 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,138 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,434 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 55,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 48,201 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 41,888 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 41,888 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2006 35,867 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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W172 MCD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W172 MCD, 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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W172 MCD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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