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W198 MRA

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,996 mi
Last recorded66,996 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 MRA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,996 miles

both drivers door mirror covers loose

exhaust system corroding

steering and suspension components corroding

Fail 22 Jun 2017 66,692 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

both drivers door mirror covers loose

exhaust system corroding

steering and suspension components corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2016 63,820 miles

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 17 Jun 2016 63,819 miles

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

rear shock absorbers weak

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 61,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to wheel archs

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 18 Jun 2015 60,933 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to wheel archs

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 14 Jun 2014 58,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded

fuel & brake pipes corroded

heavy surface corrosion to offside front inner wing

poor damping action from rear shock absorbers

various suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2014 58,363 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded

fuel & brake pipes corroded

heavy surface corrosion to offside front inner wing

poor damping action from rear shock absorbers

various suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,682 miles

dents to body panels

front indicators faded

Fail 13 Jun 2013 56,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

dents to body panels

front indicators faded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,193 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,317 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,114 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,941 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 34,353 miles

floor chassis subframs heavily coated

Pass 19 Jul 2007 30,514 miles

front disc pads at 40%

some corrosion on chassis

Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,928 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 MRA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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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W198 MRA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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