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W288 HRS

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,384 mi
Last recorded53,384 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 HRS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2014 53,384 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

both front brakes kicking

both front flex hose ends corroded

both rear inner arches corroded and holed

brake pedal could be lot better

exhaust leaking

front brake discs pitted and worn

front crossmember corroded

o/s/f tyre perished and worn

underside of vehicle corroded and soft

Pass 8 Apr 2013 52,214 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 52,214 miles

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

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

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

both inner and outer sills corroded and weak

both rear and o/s/f tyres badly perished

front brake hoses corroded

front pads look low and discs corroded

parts of underside heavily coated

sump leaking

underside of car corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,493 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear inner wings corroded and holed

front flex hoses ends corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

underside very corroded and soft

Fail 22 Mar 2012 51,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear inner wings corroded and holed

front flex hoses ends corroded

leak from exhaust joint

o/s/f tyre perished

underside very corroded and soft

n/s/f perished

Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,494 miles

all 4 tyres perished

exhaust corroded

front panel heavily coated in sealer

n/s sill soft

parts of brake pipes that are coated in plastic not tested

slight play at n/s/r link bar

Fail 8 Apr 2011 50,494 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres perished

exhaust corroded

front panel heavily coated in sealer

n/s sill soft

parts of brake pipes that are coated in plastic not tested

slight play at n/s/r link bar

Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,856 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 48,854 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,693 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 46,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007

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

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

nearside front tyre wall cracked

offside front tyre wall cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,746 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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W288 HRS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W288 HRS, 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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W288 HRS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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