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W279 KHW

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,262 mi
Last recorded89,262 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 KHW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 89,262 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 89,262 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 74,479 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,981 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 68,797 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Nov 2013 64,988 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 62,663 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

damage to n/s front wing

Fail 16 Oct 2012 62,663 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

damage to n/s front wing

Pass 20 Oct 2011 61,206 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 59,840 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 59,834 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 57,415 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 57,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 53,976 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 20 Oct 2008 53,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2007 50,528 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,721 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 44,721 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 38,387 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 38,384 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W279 KHW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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