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W243 MEU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,293 mi
Last recorded121,293 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 MEU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 May 2021 121,293 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 115,269 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 111,936 miles

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

Slight surface corrosion n/s rear behind rear wheel

exhaust slight blow centre

Fail 18 Jun 2019 111,898 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 109,281 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 106,492 miles

all steel brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

outersill corroding

rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Fail 14 Jun 2017 106,492 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 103,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s outer cv gaiter deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2015 100,998 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 100,985 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 97,687 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 94,163 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 94,163 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 91,062 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 90,998 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 86,121 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 85,963 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2010 80,733 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 80,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2009 76,445 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 70,035 miles

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/

Pass 16 May 2007 56,544 miles

exhaust rusty...

Pass 23 May 2006 47,213 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 47,195 miles

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?

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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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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