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W223 SST

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,823 mi
Last recorded52,823 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 SST
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 52,823 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight damage to o/s / n/s front tyres on sidewalls

Fail 17 Oct 2019 52,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight damage to o/s / n/s front tyres on sidewalls

Pass 15 Oct 2018 51,507 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls [165/60/14h]

corrosion in brake pipe to n/s/r flexy hose

corrosion starting in front crossmember

n/s + o/s/r lower wheel arches corroded [not prescribed area]

Fail 11 Oct 2018 51,492 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls [165/60/14h]

corrosion in brake pipe to n/s/r flexy hose

corrosion starting in front crossmember

n/s + o/s/r lower wheel arches corroded [not prescribed area]

Pass 31 Oct 2017 49,389 miles

both outer cv boots deteriorating

corrosion started in n/s/r chassis

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded [not in prescribed area]

Fail 23 Oct 2017 49,378 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing temp cap (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14h (4.1.D.1a)

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

both outer cv boots deteriorating

corrosion started in n/s/r chassis

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded [not in prescribed area]

Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,659 miles

Offside Front shock absorber slightly worn

both outer c/v boots cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2015 46,380 miles

corrosion in coil springs

corrosion started in n/s/r sill back

n/s + o/s/r lower wheel arches corroded outside prescribed area

nails in o/s/r + n/s/f tyres

Fail 22 Oct 2015 46,379 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in coil springs

corrosion started in n/s/r sill back

n/s + o/s/r lower wheel arches corroded outside prescribed area

nails in o/s/r + n/s/f tyres

Pass 27 Oct 2014 45,155 miles

Sills/floors corroded in places.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 25 Oct 2014 45,142 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion started in rear sill backs + rear floors

nails in o/s/r + n/s/f tyres

slight bind on n/s/f wheel

unable to check condition of some brake pipes properly due to grease

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,158 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 43,158 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,719 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 40,719 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,662 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,500 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,617 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,456 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,780 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,344 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 25,344 miles

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

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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W223 SST 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 63.6%.

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 W223 SST, 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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W223 SST is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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