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W279 AEO

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,034 mi
Last recorded45,034 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 AEO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 45,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front RADIATOR support bracket starting to corrode in areas.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion on rear wheel inner arch box section.

Offside Front cv boot cracking.

Offside Rear corrosion on rear wheel inner arch box section.

slight play in both front rack ends.

Fail 21 Aug 2020 45,034 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front RADIATOR support bracket starting to corrode in areas.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion on rear wheel inner arch box section.

Offside Front cv boot cracking.

Offside Rear corrosion on rear wheel inner arch box section.

slight play in both front rack ends.

Pass 23 Aug 2019 42,954 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 42,954 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 42,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 40,992 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,901 miles

General corrosion to suspension.

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

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

Power steering drive belt cracked.

n/s rear tyre badly cracked.

Fail 23 Aug 2016 39,898 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Seat mounting floor area. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wishbone rear body mount area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Seat mount floor area. (5.2.6)

General corrosion to suspension.

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

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

Power steering drive belt cracked.

n/s rear tyre badly cracked.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,120 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 38,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine coolant level low

Pass 8 Sep 2014 35,649 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

n/s/f slighty cracking.

n/s/r tyre slightly cracking.

o/s/f tyre slightly cracking.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 35,647 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

n/s/f slighty cracking.

n/s/r tyre slightly cracking.

o/s/f tyre slightly cracking.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,475 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,669 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 11,661 miles

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

all bits of surface rust under side no holes

Pass 6 Aug 2010 11,556 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 11,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 11,402 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 10,991 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 10,411 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 9,500 miles

rear brake pipes going to brake compansator slightly corroded not excessive

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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W279 AEO is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W279 AEO, 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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W279 AEO is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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