MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
Offside Rear lower inner quarter corroded
nearside rear lower inner quarter holed and corroded
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
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
offside front tyre + offside rear tyre + nearside rear tyres cracking
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front cross member corroded
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front cross member corroded
Main front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside front suspension ball joint boot split
Offside rear tyre getting low on inside edge
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)
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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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