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W262 WEX

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,640 mi
Last recorded88,640 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 WEX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2017 88,640 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 86,908 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill area marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis member above rear silencer area marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill area marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,885 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Sump corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 74,671 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,513 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,079 miles

Rear wiper split, nearside front washer jet blocked.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 53,409 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 48,606 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 48,509 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 42,641 miles

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

o/sr brake cable bracket broken

Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,622 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 30,305 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 23,385 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 23,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 19,704 miles

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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W262 WEX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W262 WEX, 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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W262 WEX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 August 2000.

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