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W197 ONT

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,499 mi
Last recorded66,499 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 ONT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 66,499 miles

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

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

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

clutch and brake paddle anti slip worn

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 58,139 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 58,136 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 159,491 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 159,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ecu light on

Pass 10 Jun 2013 143,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipe corroded

fanbelt cracked badly

o/s front tyre low on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2013 143,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipe corroded

fanbelt cracked badly

o/s front tyre low on edges

Fail 28 May 2012 132,914 miles

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

airbag light indicates a fault

Pass 28 May 2012 132,914 miles

airbag light indicates a fault

Pass 9 Jun 2011 125,743 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 114,002 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 101,700 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2009 101,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 88,340 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 81,542 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 64,408 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 ONT is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W197 ONT, 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 W197 ONT registered?

W197 ONT is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 August 2000.

Is W197 ONT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 ONT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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