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W243 WAC

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,007 mi
Last recorded123,007 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 WAC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 123,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front windscreen wiper is slightly split

exhaust heat shield is corroded and vibrating

offside and nearside sills corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2016 123,007 miles

Offside Front 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 Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front windscreen wiper is slightly split

Offside Front brake pads and disc show signs of over heating

exhaust front mount is corroded and broken but system is still secure

exhaust heat shield is corroded and vibrating

offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 120,054 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 120,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 116,389 miles

Fuel flap lock missing

Fail 30 Jun 2014 116,389 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel flap lock missing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 110,195 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 110,122 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 107,482 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 107,482 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 102,654 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 102,652 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 98,499 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 92,947 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

middle brake lamp inop

Fail 18 Jun 2009 92,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

middle brake lamp inop

Pass 20 Jun 2008 89,663 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 86,577 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 82,970 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 73,554 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 73,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WAC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WAC, 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 WAC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 June 2000.

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