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W283 REW

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

128,716 mi
Last recorded128,716 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 REW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 128,716 miles

Front BODY DAMAGE

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy REPLACE ASAP (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension arm slight play /corroded around ball joint replace ASAP

excessive underside corrosion not affecting prescribed areas as of yet

Pass 25 Jul 2019 107,203 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 107,070 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 102,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 102,561 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 100,213 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

split pin missing from offside track rod end

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2017 100,156 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

split pin missing from offside track rod end

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2016 97,922 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 97,719 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured front bulkhead panel (3.6.C.3)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight corrosion in n/s/r inner arch

Pass 22 Jun 2015 87,636 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion- front suspension comonents, exhaust, rear axel, both rear coil springs, both front coil springs, offside front wheel arch

slight noise offside rear wheel on rotation

Fail 18 Jun 2015 87,635 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion- front suspension comonents, exhaust, rear axel, both rear coil springs, both front coil springs, offside front wheel arch

slight noise offside rear wheel on rotation

Pass 4 Jun 2014 79,388 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 79,388 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 75,846 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 75,846 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 71,038 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 71,038 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,384 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

floors starting to corrode

front and rear chassis cortroded

nearside front brake slightly binding on and brake pads look worn and brake discs corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear tyre badly perished

rear axle and rear suspension springs corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 31 May 2011 68,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

floors starting to corrode

front and rear chassis cortroded

nearside front brake slightly binding on and brake pads look worn and brake discs corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear tyre badly perished

rear axle and rear suspension springs corroded

rear inner sills corroded

front cross member badly corroded and holed and seriously weakened around engine mounting

Pass 23 Mar 2010 63,729 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 61,060 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 61,060 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 58,670 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 58,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 54,938 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 49,499 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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W283 REW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 W283 REW, 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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W283 REW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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