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W278 FET

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,720 mi
Last recorded115,720 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 FET
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 115,720 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 115,709 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 111,449 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 111,449 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 105,675 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall perished

front crossmember slight corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2017 105,675 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre wall perished

front crossmember slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2016 96,903 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,115 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 90,682 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 87,289 miles

High level stop light not working.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 87,288 miles

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

High level stop light not working.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,188 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 79,925 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 76,601 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 71,284 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 66,839 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 66,838 miles

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

advise both rear tyres small cracks apearing in outer walls

Pass 3 Jul 2007 61,400 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 56,013 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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W278 FET is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 W278 FET, 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 W278 FET registered?

W278 FET is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W278 FET safe to buy?

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