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W198 SGJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,011 mi
Last recorded79,011 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 SGJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 79,011 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 79,011 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 77,947 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,888 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 74,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 70,219 miles

brake master cylinder and servo damp

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

o/s/r tyre worn low and perished

steering rack damp

Fail 15 Oct 2012 70,219 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

battery negative terminal loose

brake master cylinder and servo damp

damage to front bumper

damage to front number plate

damage to n/s door

damage to o/s/r wing

damage to rear bumper

front wiper blades worn

long foot brake travel

n/s headlamp top mounting broken

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s headlamp top mounting broken and glued

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

o/s/r tyre worn low and perished

parking brake light staying on

steering rack damp

taped wiring repair to o/s headlamp

Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,102 miles

ATT TO BRAKE ADJUSTMENT;

Fail 1 Sep 2011 54,102 miles

ATT TO BRAKE ADJUSTMENT;

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 57,868 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,900 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 44,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 39,350 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 SGJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W198 SGJ, 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 SGJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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