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W243 SGD

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,156 mi
Last recorded86,156 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 SGD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2013 86,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both floor panels show signs of corrosion

Both sills show signs of corrosion

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

PAS belt loose

Rear no plate deteriorated

Welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2012 76,804 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Both sills show signs of corrosion

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

Oil leak

Welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Fail 9 Nov 2012 76,804 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)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Both sills show signs of corrosion

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 71,439 miles

Both sills show signs of corrosion

Exhaust heatshield loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 71,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both sills show signs of corrosion

Exhaust heatshield loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 65,957 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 65,950 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all wheel covers missing

ehaust heat shields damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2009 51,759 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 46,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 33,104 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 28,821 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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W243 SGD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SGD, 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 SGD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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