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W228 REW

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,837 mi
Last recorded127,837 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 REW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 127,837 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen damage outside drivers view.

Fail 27 Feb 2016 127,836 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

windscreen damage outside drivers view at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2015 118,327 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 118,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 118,321 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 118,317 miles

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

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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 118,319 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat shields corroded and rattling

os outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 3 Jun 2014 110,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jun 2014 110,782 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 May 2013 94,979 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,353 miles

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

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

bonnet corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 85,353 miles

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

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

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

bonnet corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 83,239 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Apr 2010 74,430 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Apr 2010 74,430 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2009 66,836 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,232 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2007 54,972 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 49,809 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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W228 REW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W228 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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W228 REW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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