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W246 SLF

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,800 mi
Last recorded80,800 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 SLF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 80,800 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 80,800 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 77,428 miles

nearside front crossmember corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2016 77,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside front crossmember corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 73,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

front crossmember spot welded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 69,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front cross member rusted within area of front engine mounting requires attention very soon

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2013 69,832 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front cross member rusted within area of front engine mounting requires attention very soon

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2013 64,144 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2013 64,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2012 56,643 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2011 50,706 miles

front lower crossmember rusted & holed under radiator

general underbody rusting

Fail 10 Jan 2011 50,701 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front lower crossmember rusted & holed under radiator

general underbody rusting

Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,003 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 33,330 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f head light dipped beam image poor.

o/s/f side light bulb dull?

o/s/r brake binding slightly?

Pass 17 Jan 2008 23,638 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 23,638 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 10,843 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cuts in tread.

o/s/f brake disc in poor condition.

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 SLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SLF, 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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What year was W246 SLF registered?

W246 SLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W246 SLF safe to buy?

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