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W246 NEU

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,582 mi
Last recorded158,582 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 NEU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 158,582 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

body corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2020 158,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

body corroded

main beam warning light stops on/with dip

Pass 8 Mar 2019 152,253 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside corner of windscreen cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 152,253 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing corroded jagged edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Front of front cross member/radiator mount corroding

Nearside Rear quarter panel dented

Nearside corner of windscreen cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all over underbody surface corrosion

sump leaking oil slight

Pass 1 Mar 2018 145,650 miles

exhaust corroding

radiator mounting crossmember corroding

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Fail 22 Feb 2018 145,632 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering malfunctioning rough in operation (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

exhaust corroding

radiator mounting crossmember corroding

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

various dents in bodywork

Pass 20 Feb 2017 135,515 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 20 Feb 2017 135,514 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 12 Feb 2016 124,249 miles

front link pin bushes perished

o/s/r tyre treads stepped

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 12 Feb 2016 124,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to exhaust

front link pin bushes perished

o/s/r tyre treads stepped

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Feb 2015 112,651 miles

both front indicator bilbs slightly discoloured

exhaust system corroded

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension bushes perished

various suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 112,651 miles

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

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

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

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

both front indicator bilbs slightly discoloured

exhaust system corroded

front brake disc slight corrosion

front brake pads appear low

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension bushes perished

various suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 103,899 miles

antiroll bar link bushes perished

exhaust system corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 103,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

antiroll bar link bushes perished

dents and scratches to bodywork

exhaust system corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 91,832 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,779 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 60,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 46,215 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,148 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,086 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 8 Jan 2007 37,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,131 miles

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

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

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 NEU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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