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W249 SLF

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,614 mi
Last recorded85,614 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 SLF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 85,614 miles

coolant reservoir tank has a hole in it

Pass 7 Jun 2017 82,533 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 82,533 miles

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2016 79,252 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 79,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 76,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,213 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,106 miles

upper stop lamp not working

Fail 2 Jun 2014 71,103 miles

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

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

front brakes imbalanced

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Jun 2013 66,836 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high level stop light not working

Fail 6 Jul 2012 61,818 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,818 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 57,237 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,752 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,248 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 45,248 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,454 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,045 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,497 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 30,453 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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W249 SLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red 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 W249 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 W249 SLF registered?

W249 SLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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