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W221 NEU

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,299 mi
Last recorded100,299 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 NEU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 100,299 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 100,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 100,218 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 100,214 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 99,890 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 99,890 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 98,093 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 98,093 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 94,929 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 94,929 miles

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

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

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020
Fail 30 Sep 2020

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 39,722 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 39,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 37,627 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 37,627 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 32,215 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 32,215 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 28,068 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 28,068 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 24,507 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 24,507 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 21,089 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 21,080 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,052 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,521 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 17,551 miles

both front c.v boots cracking slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,491 miles

N/s rear tyre slightly deteriorated.has cracks in sidewall and tread pattern

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,312 miles

Advise wiper split

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,632 miles

slight play in offside front strut

Pass 13 Mar 2007 11,832 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2 mm

slight play in offside front shock asorbers

Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,164 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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W221 NEU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 W221 NEU, 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 W221 NEU registered?

W221 NEU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W221 NEU safe to buy?

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