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W196 HKU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,163 mi
Last recorded83,163 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 HKU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 83,163 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 83,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 82,706 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 82,250 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 82,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 81,576 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,838 miles

Offside Rear lower inner quarter corroded

nearside rear lower inner quarter holed and corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 80,836 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear lower inner quarter corroded

nearside rear lower inner quarter holed and corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 80,440 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 80,438 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,158 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,858 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 79,506 miles

offside front tyre + offside rear tyre + nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2011 78,844 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 78,842 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 78,403 miles

Front cross member corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2010 78,377 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front cross member corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2009 77,467 miles

Main front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front suspension ball joint boot split

Offside rear tyre getting low on inside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2008 75,888 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 75,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 70,851 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 63,717 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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W196 HKU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 W196 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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W196 HKU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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