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W198 HKU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,505 mi
Last recorded61,505 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 HKU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 61,505 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

repairs covered in heavy underseal

Fail 4 Jul 2017 61,502 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,208 miles

both rear valance badly holed and corroded

front brake pads look low

Fail 17 Jun 2016 56,173 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills and rear lower inner wings excessivly holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear valance badly holed and corroded

front brake pads look low

Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,602 miles

floor sections corroded

front cross member corroded

inner/outer sills corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2015 52,600 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

floor sections corroded

front cross member corroded

inner/outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 49,175 miles

front crossmember holed and corroded needs further attention

Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,356 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,198 miles

front crossmember corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,821 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,369 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,084 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,703 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,166 miles

both rears and n/s/f tyres perished

Pass 7 Jun 2006 21,930 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 18,953 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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W198 HKU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W198 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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What year was W198 HKU registered?

W198 HKU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W198 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W198 HKU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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