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W196 NEU

2000 Nissan Micra

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,878 mi
Last recorded95,878 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 NEU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 95,878 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 95,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 95,362 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 92,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,053 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 91,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 91,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2019 91,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 84,782 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 84,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 76,442 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 76,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2016 64,303 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 64,303 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,748 miles

Both rear tyres are worn slightly out of shape

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,997 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside front tyre is worn on both edges, is on 1.6mm of tread and is perished but not exposing cords

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre is on 2.6mm of tread and is perished but not exposing cords

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Mar 2014 42,997 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside front tyre is worn on both edges, is on 1.6mm of tread and is perished but not exposing cords

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre is on 2.6mm of tread and is perished but not exposing cords

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Apr 2013 34,855 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,125 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,394 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,303 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,012 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,738 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,762 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,654 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 NEU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NEU, 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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What year was W196 NEU registered?

W196 NEU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W196 NEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W196 NEU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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