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W216 NAU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,053 mi
Last recorded86,053 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW216 NAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 86,053 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded in places

Front brake pads and discs worn

N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres cracked

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering

Surface corrosion on underside of car, front and rear suspension, N/S and O/S Sill members and front cross member

Fail 21 Nov 2013 86,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Exhaust system corroded in places

Front brake pads and discs worn

N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres cracked

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust rubber mounting rubber broken

Slight play in steering

Surface corrosion on underside of car, front and rear suspension, N/S and O/S Sill members and front cross member

Pass 6 Nov 2012 81,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake pads worn

N/S and O/S Outer C.V. Boots cracked

N/S/F and N/S/R Tyres badly cracked

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R Tyre cracked

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion on underside of car, front cross member and N/S and O/S Sill members

Fail 31 Oct 2012 81,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake pads worn

N/S and O/S Outer C.V. Boots cracked

N/S/F and N/S/R Tyres badly cracked

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion on underside of car, front cross member and N/S and O/S Sill members

Pass 22 Nov 2011 76,909 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F and N/S/R Tyres cracked

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight surface corrosion on front cross member

Surface corrosion on underside of car

Fail 17 Nov 2011 76,833 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F, O/S/F and N/S/R Tyres cracked

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight surface corrosion on front cross member

Surface corrosion on underside of car

Pass 18 Nov 2010 70,767 miles

o/s/f tyre has minor cracking on inside side wall

Pass 2 Dec 2009 64,550 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 64,550 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 59,081 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 48,142 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,476 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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W216 NAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W216 NAU, 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 W216 NAU registered?

W216 NAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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