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W257 WAC

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,623 mi
Last recorded71,623 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 WAC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 71,623 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 71,623 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside 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 Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 65,816 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,404 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 59,404 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 54,683 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,723 miles

n/s/f wing mirror missing

Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,978 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 44,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre stop lamp not working.

Front number plate in poor condition.

N/S handbrake cable bracket broken.

N/S headlamp insecure.

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 WAC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W257 WAC, 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 W257 WAC registered?

W257 WAC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 June 2000.

Is W257 WAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 WAC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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