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W231 HCC

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,479 mi
Last recorded56,479 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 HCC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2021 56,479 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer skin sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front tie rod bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage under bonnet from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front tie rod bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front brake discs deteriorated on inner face

Pass 2 Dec 2020 46,787 miles

Front Lower rad cross member corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower outer sill rear slightly corroded

all recent welding repairs under sealed unable to fully inspect

corrosion to under body floor rails

Fail 16 Sep 2020 46,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill near inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Axle beam. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Axle beam. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front radiator crossmember corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded near rear bumper.

Nearside floor support beam corroded.

Offside Floor support beam corroded.

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded near rear bumper.

Pass 8 Oct 2019 42,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill sharp edge taped over

both front brake discs worn on inner face

Fail 7 Oct 2019 42,822 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 38,679 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 38,676 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 36,346 miles

n/s rear floor corroded

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 30 Sep 2017 36,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake binding

n/s rear floor corroded

n/s/r brake binding

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,701 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion chalked (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 35,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion chalked (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 35,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal pipe to rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 35,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal pipe to rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,202 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 33,325 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 33,325 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,285 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 32,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 31,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 31,209 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 29,933 miles

nearside front & nearside rear tyres cracking in outer side walls

Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,824 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,358 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,104 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,386 miles

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

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

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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W231 HCC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W231 HCC, 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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W231 HCC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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