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W189 HKU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,634 mi
Last recorded60,634 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 HKU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2020 60,634 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

main beam tell tale light not going out when on dip

Pass 14 Aug 2019 58,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 58,909 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 56,854 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,944 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 52,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 51,639 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 50,081 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,154 miles

rear tyres cracking on shoulders

Pass 30 May 2012 46,221 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,370 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 42,494 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,667 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 38,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,275 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,615 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 33,221 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 29,237 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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W189 HKU 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 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 W189 HKU, 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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W189 HKU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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