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W246 HCC

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

8,426 mi
Last recorded8,426 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 HCC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 8,426 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 8,426 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 7,938 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 7,304 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer bead (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 7,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165 60 r14 74h (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer bead (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 7,092 miles

repair has been painted over , unable to check quality of repair

Fail 2 Mar 2015 7,092 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 6,848 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 6,823 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 6,152 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,591 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 4,410 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 3,448 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 2,595 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 1,330 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play offside of steering rack

Fail 22 Feb 2008 1,330 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play offside of steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2007 41,589 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 41,587 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 40,172 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 40,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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W246 HCC 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 65%.

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 W246 HCC, 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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W246 HCC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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