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W289 NMS

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,210 mi
Last recorded97,210 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 NMS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 97,210 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front to Rear inner & outer sill cover with under sealant/ both side

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear wheel arches corroded

under body corroded front to rear

Pass 19 May 2020 83,601 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 72,437 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 62,191 miles

heavy corrosion on floor pan and sills

Pass 18 May 2017 50,735 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 37,387 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 29,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,103 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 28,103 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 26,602 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 26,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 25,167 miles

o/s head lamp not at full illumination.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,905 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 24,905 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,218 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 24,218 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 23,094 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 21,834 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 27 Apr 2007 20,090 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 20 May 2006 18,512 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 16,396 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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W289 NMS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W289 NMS, 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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W289 NMS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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