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W231 SST

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

39,193 mi
Last recorded39,193 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 SST
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 May 2016 39,193 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Engine mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake discs pitted

Offside Front Jacking point badly corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Boot wells both badly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 37,353 miles

Front crossmember corroded and holed

Jacking points corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear panel sections corroded behind bumper

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 35,721 miles

both front flashers getting white

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both drive belts cracked

front cross member getting corroded

off side front wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 33,336 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air con inop

exhaust corroded

front crossmember getting corroded

steering belt cracked

Fail 13 May 2013 33,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air con inop

centre stop light inop

exhaust corroded

front crossmember getting corroded

steering belt cracked

Pass 16 May 2012 30,975 miles

Front crossmember corroded.

Pass 16 May 2011 28,710 miles

Both rear tyres cracked.

Front crossmember corroded.

O/S/F Shocker worn.

Fail 16 May 2011 28,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracked.

Front crossmember corroded.

O/S/F Shocker worn.

Fail 19 May 2010 26,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 26,235 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 23,136 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 23,136 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air con inop

exhaust tailpipe corroded and leaking

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2008 20,813 miles

air con inop

front and rear tyres cracked at side walls

front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 May 2008 20,813 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

air con inop

front and rear tyres cracked at side walls

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2007 18,386 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear tyre walls getting cracked

front flashers getting white

no oil on dip stick

off side front brake disc rusty at edge

oil leak under engine

Pass 25 May 2006 16,604 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 16,604 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyre walls getting cracked

front wiper blades torn

no free play in clutch cable

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 SST is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 SST, 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 SST registered?

W231 SST is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W231 SST safe to buy?

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