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W208 HCD

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,815 mi
Last recorded81,815 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 HCD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 81,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 22 Jan 2026 81,809 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 76,771 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 75,596 miles

Nearside front tyre perished in the tread.

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 75,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front tyre perished in the tread.

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 72,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

advise n/s/f wiper blade worn

Fail 17 Jan 2022 72,988 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

advise n/s/f wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,597 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

drivers door corroded on inside

Pass 20 Jan 2020 67,203 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front n/plate damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2020 67,199 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front n/plate damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2019 64,985 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

advise damp around power steering pipes

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front and rear coil springs corroded

advise front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2018 63,237 miles

nearside front outer cv boot is perished

Fail 18 Jan 2018 63,237 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)

nearside front outer cv boot is perished

Pass 20 Feb 2017 59,618 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 55,649 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 49,980 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE NEAR WEAR BAND INDICATOR

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,980 miles

Spare tyre defective

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE NEAR WEAR BAND INDICATOR

Pass 25 Jan 2014 45,176 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 39,369 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,369 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 33,158 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 27,274 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 27,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 23,897 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 21,346 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 16,964 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 11,947 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 8,255 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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W208 HCD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W208 HCD, 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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W208 HCD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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