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W283 SLD

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

46,007 mi
Last recorded46,007 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 SLD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 46,007 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 46,007 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 41,081 miles

Coolant tank damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 41,081 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant tank damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 38,703 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 38,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 35,547 miles

both outer c.v. gaiters deteriorating

Fail 11 Feb 2019 35,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall and cracked badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracked badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both outer c.v. gaiters deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2018 35,182 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 35,182 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 34,522 miles

Offside Front Cracked not to excess

Rear Both sides sides not cracked to excess

Pass 11 Feb 2016 33,899 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 33,253 miles

nearside rear brake binding

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2015 33,251 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,483 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,719 miles

front tyres tread splitting

Fail 26 Feb 2013 31,717 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres tread splitting

Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,011 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,843 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,177 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,775 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 25,232 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,789 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 23,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 22,294 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 22,294 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 SLD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 SLD, 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 W283 SLD registered?

W283 SLD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W283 SLD safe to buy?

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