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W197 MRA

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,401 mi
Last recorded72,401 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 MRA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 72,401 miles

All underbody corrosion

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Off side front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Off side rear lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 72,401 miles

All underbody corrosion

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Off side front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Near side front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Off side rear lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Near side rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 63,612 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Near side & off side rear sills corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 63,591 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Both sides tyres have heavy age related perishing to side walls and tread

Nearside Front Lower radiator support panel heavily corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,480 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 60,995 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust rubber hangers perished heavily

Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,473 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 57,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 56,107 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 54,397 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,392 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 52,392 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 49,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,424 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 44,090 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 44,090 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,761 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 41,761 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,893 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 38,893 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,217 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 32,262 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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W197 MRA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W197 MRA, 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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W197 MRA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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