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W228 UNK

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

92,225 mi
Last recorded92,225 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 UNK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 92,225 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 92,225 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 90,428 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 90,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 88,257 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 85,855 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 83,722 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 81,531 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 81,531 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 79,176 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 79,176 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 74,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 74,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 71,377 miles

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

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Fail 16 Aug 2012 71,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 64,729 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 64,729 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 60,782 miles

emissions close to limits, ( fuel cleaner added)

o/s washer jet partially blocked

Fail 24 Jul 2010 60,782 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

emissions close to limits, ( fuel cleaner added)

o/s washer jet partially blocked

Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,713 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 51,706 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 43,260 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 43,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,190 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 35,190 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight play in nearside front strut

Fail 20 Jun 2006 35,123 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front tyre has small slice marks on outer side wall

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 23 Jun 2005 27,572 miles

nearside and offside rear smallcracks on side walls

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 UNK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 UNK, 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 UNK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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