MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,879 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
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)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
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
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
both front tyrewalls damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre perished
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
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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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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