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W229 MRA

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,725 mi
Last recorded73,725 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 MRA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 73,725 miles

front anti roll bar bushes are slightly perished

some corrosion to sills and rear axle

Fail 29 Jun 2016 73,725 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar bushes are slightly perished

some corrosion to sills and rear axle

Pass 24 Jun 2015 69,263 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

corrosion to the following area floorpan,front crossmember and rear spring mounts

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2014 65,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 65,338 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,992 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 54,401 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 54,401 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 50,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc's pitted

O/S/R tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 50,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc's pitted

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,505 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 48,470 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 45,834 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,834 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,831 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre slight cracks

Fail 23 Jul 2008 42,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre slight cracks

Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,012 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,469 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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W229 MRA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W229 MRA, 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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W229 MRA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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