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W272 HRS

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,348 mi
Last recorded157,348 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW272 HRS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 157,348 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 157,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 138,340 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 118,752 miles

exhaust slight blow at rear joint

n/s/f tyre on wearbands 1.6mm

o/s,n/s brake pipes(load valve to flexi) corroded

o/s,n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre on wearbands 1.6mm

o/s/f wing damaged

o/s/r,n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 May 2010 118,752 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

exhaust slight blow at rear joint

n/s/f tyre on wearbands 1.6mm

o/s,n/s brake pipes(load valve to flexi) corroded

o/s,n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre on wearbands 1.6mm

o/s/f wing damaged

o/s/r,n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 May 2009 101,539 miles

n/s/r,o/s/r brake pipes corroded at load valve

o/s/f,n/s/f brake discs corroded

o/s/f,n/s/f brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Jun 2008 82,965 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 82,964 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 64,710 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 64,710 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch slipping

front brakes imbalanced on the rollers

front cross member corroded

front exhaust pipe covers loose

mid pipe corroded

offside and nearside front wheel trims damaged

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 19 Sep 2006 63,467 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 63,467 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.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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W272 HRS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 W272 HRS, 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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W272 HRS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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