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W229 NEU

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,879 mi
Last recorded78,879 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 NEU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 78,879 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 78,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 75,944 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 75,944 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 78,263 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 78,263 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,743 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 76,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,524 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 73,524 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front brakes binding slightly

front exhaust pipe heatshield loose

Fail 21 Mar 2014 72,540 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front brakes binding slightly

front exhaust pipe heatshield loose

Pass 9 Mar 2013 68,977 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,142 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 62,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 42,813 miles

Boot full

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 33,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 15 May 2009 31,554 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 May 2008 29,553 miles

both front tyrewalls damaged

Pass 14 May 2007 27,086 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 24,529 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 May 2006 24,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2005 21,513 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 NEU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W229 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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W229 NEU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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