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W217 REW

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,368 mi
Last recorded63,368 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 REW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2020 63,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable excessively corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside generally corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front wing lightly corroded around arch

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2019

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wing lightly corroded around arch

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,335 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced chipped/cracked (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear sidewall cracked/perished

Fail 3 Apr 2018 58,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced chipped/cracked (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear sidewall cracked/perished

Pass 12 Apr 2017

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Wing is corroded

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall is cracked and perished

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Wing is corroded

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall is cracked and perished

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 51,942 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS

Fail 26 Apr 2016 51,940 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH REAR INNER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

BOTH FRONT OUTER DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS

Pass 11 May 2015 49,649 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 49,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 31,190 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 25,663 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 25,663 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 52,472 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 48,667 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,066 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 48,066 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,888 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,960 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,810 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,321 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 36,612 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 36,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 REW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 REW, 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 REW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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