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W231 MEU

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,366 mi
Last recorded97,366 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 MEU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 97,366 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 90,267 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 82,938 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 82,782 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 81,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 81,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,590 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,894 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,470 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,574 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 74,574 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,382 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 72,382 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,960 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 63,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,302 miles

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

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

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R tyre wall cracking on outer wall

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 57,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R tyre wall cracking on outer wall

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,176 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 44,406 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,647 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 35,498 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 32,861 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 32,861 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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W231 MEU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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