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W196 FCT

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,104 mi
Last recorded60,104 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 FCT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 60,104 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at the pump area. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 60,104 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at the pump area. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,670 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 56,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 53,449 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,643 miles

centre rear stop light not working

small leak on exhaust rear joint

Fail 5 Apr 2016 50,640 miles

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

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

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

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

centre rear stop light not working

small leak on exhaust rear joint

Pass 8 Apr 2015 47,318 miles

Windscreen has slight damage in zone 'A' and just to the left of zone 'A'.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 47,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has slight damage in zone 'A' and just to the left of zone 'A'.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,531 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,361 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,301 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 39,970 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,829 miles

moderate surface corrosion to petrol tank retaining straps

most suspension components bmoderate surface corrosion due to vehicle being stored

near side and offside flexible brake pipe ferrules moderate surface corrosion

rear exhaust system moderate surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2007 39,341 miles

front and rear brake hose ferralls corrored

washer bottle lid missing

Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,275 miles

front and rear brake pipe ferrules slight/moderate surface corrosion

moderate surface corrosion to centre exhaust system

Fail 7 Jul 2006 38,275 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pipe ferrules slight/moderate surface corrosion

inner face of near side front and offside brake discs

surface corrosion to centre exhaust system

Pass 4 Jul 2005 37,038 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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W196 FCT is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W196 FCT, 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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W196 FCT is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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