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W196 UKJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,177 mi
Last recorded100,177 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 UKJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 100,177 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 100,177 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 100,166 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill to floor (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both rear inner flitches / end of sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

both outer sills heavily under sealed maybe concealing corrosion

both rear inner flitches holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front cross member corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 28 Aug 2015 99,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch 2 areas (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded os outer and under sill (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nsr under wheel arch rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2014 90,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 84,302 miles

both rear tyres perishing around sidewalls ======== corrosion hole in front rail under radiater requires attention

Fail 15 Aug 2013 84,301 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres perishing around sidewalls ======== corrosion hole in front rail under radiater requires attention

Pass 13 Aug 2012 75,907 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 75,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,279 miles

excessive traval in hand brake

Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,264 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 60,694 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,077 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 52,519 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 48,123 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 UKJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UKJ, 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 UKJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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