MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis has a hole in it (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 brackets broke central (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front arch panel corroded
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Slight surface corrosion n/s rear behind rear wheel
exhaust slight blow centre
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Earth fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both rear inner sill ends marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Front brake pads low 75%
Slight surface corrosion n/s rear behind rear wheel
exhaust slight blow centre
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above servo (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area
all steel brake pipes corroding
exhaust deteriorating
outersill corroding
rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
all steel brake pipes corroding
exhaust deteriorating
outersill corroding
rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s outer cv gaiter deteriorating
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front cross member corroded within 30cm of engine mounting
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
flexy brake pipes ends corroded/ compensator valve greased/ sump corroded/ exhaust rusty/
front coil spring corroded/ front roll bar bushes cracking/ surface corrosion on brake pipes/ brake discs worn/
exhaust rusty...
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
frount pad very low at time of test
n/s/r tyre slight out shape two nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W243 MEU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 W243 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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W243 MEU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 April 2000.
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