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W217 AEO

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,834 mi
Last recorded160,834 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 AEO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2019 160,834 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front passenger seat not fitted

Offside Front wiper catching bonnet

Pass 4 Jan 2018 158,241 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 158,240 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 157,402 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Wiper linkages worn.

Fail 19 Dec 2016 157,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Wiper linkages worn.

Pass 28 May 2015 154,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear cross member/valance corroded but not within any prescribed areas.

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

wiper linkages/pivots worn.

Fail 26 May 2015 154,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear cross member/valance corroded but not within any prescribed areas.

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

wiper linkages/pivots worn.

Fail 28 May 2014 146,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 May 2014 146,932 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 May 2013 132,040 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 May 2013 132,039 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2012 121,091 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 121,091 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 116,837 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 116,837 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 111,622 miles

both front outer c.v gaiters starting to parish

rear no plate starting to discolour slightly

front cross member gearbox support hold and weak

Fail 12 May 2010 111,622 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front outer c.v gaiters starting to parish

rear no plate starting to discolour slightly

front cross member gearbox support hold and weak

Fail 13 May 2009 101,392 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 101,392 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 82,576 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 60,950 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 40,859 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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W217 AEO is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W217 AEO, 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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W217 AEO is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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