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W242 FDO

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,940 mi
Last recorded60,940 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 FDO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,940 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

advise n/s/f outer sidewall starting to perish

advise n/s/r tyre starting to crack

advise slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

advise underneath starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jul 2010 53,282 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 53,282 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 46,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,168 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 40,167 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,903 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 30,526 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jul 2006 30,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W242 FDO is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W242 FDO, 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 W242 FDO registered?

W242 FDO is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W242 FDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 FDO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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