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W238 KNU

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,589 mi
Last recorded104,589 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 KNU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 104,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

genrall surface corrosion on underside of car

Pass 17 May 2019 98,852 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn unevenly, nearside tyre also perished - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and both inner rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2019 98,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn unevenly, nearside tyre also perished - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and both inner rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2018 95,424 miles

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

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

Oil leak slight oil leak ()

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

front to rear brake pipes greased

oil sump heavily corroded

top stop lamp not working

Pass 20 May 2017 90,399 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 88,008 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both wheels stems (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint strong advisory (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 May 2016 88,008 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both wheels stems (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint strong advisory (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 83,786 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 79,442 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear tyres perishing, offside rear tyre 3mm tread left

Fail 15 May 2014 79,442 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear tyres perishing, offside rear tyre 3mm tread left

Pass 15 May 2013 75,460 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear tyres perishing, offside rear tyre 3 mm tread left

slight corrosion to both inner sills at rear

Fail 15 May 2013 75,460 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre stop light not operational

rear tyres perishing, offside rear tyre 3 mm tread left

slight corrosion to both inner sills at rear

Pass 14 May 2012 71,459 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 May 2011 66,121 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

front inner pads look low

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

stone chip in n/s windscreen

Fail 10 May 2011 66,121 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

front inner pads look low

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

stone chip in n/s windscreen

Pass 13 May 2010 61,226 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front cross member has slight corrosion on it

Pass 12 May 2009 56,196 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 50,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 May 2008 50,765 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 44,937 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 44,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 38,571 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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W238 KNU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W238 KNU, 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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W238 KNU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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