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W231 REW

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

72,324 mi
Last recorded72,324 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 REW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 72,324 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 65,694 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 59,568 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 59,177 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit is damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 58,768 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 58,303 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,819 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

noise from the auxiliary drive belt

Pass 26 Mar 2019 56,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are starting to crack

Pass 20 Mar 2018 55,622 miles

both rear tyres are starting to crack

Fail 20 Mar 2018 55,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres are starting to crack

Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,462 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 53,068 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,601 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,473 miles

damage to the r/o/s light lens

the r/o/s brake performance is slightly low

Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,215 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,948 miles

r/o/s brake is slow to react

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,270 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,739 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,115 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,831 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 40,378 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,796 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 REW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 REW, 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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What year was W231 REW registered?

W231 REW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W231 REW safe to buy?

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