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W257 SLD

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,243 mi
Last recorded135,243 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 SLD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 135,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 135,243 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 133,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2018 129,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 127,865 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 125,517 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 123,844 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 118,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 118,547 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 111,272 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 104,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 97,813 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 91,449 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 91,449 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 85,946 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2008 85,946 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 31 Dec 2007 80,127 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2007 80,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 68,844 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 3 Jun 2005

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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W257 SLD 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W257 SLD, 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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W257 SLD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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