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W298 KHW

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

98,701 mi
Last recorded98,701 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 KHW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 98,701 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 98,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CROSS MEMBER AND ENGINE MOUNTING (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2016 94,220 miles

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

SOME CORROSION TO ALL BRAKE PIPES NOT EXCESIVE.

Fail 13 Jan 2016 94,114 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

SOME CORROSION TO ALL BRAKE PIPES NOT EXCESIVE.

Pass 31 Jan 2015 89,745 miles

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

some corrosion to front cross member not structural

Fail 31 Jan 2015 89,745 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

some corrosion to front cross member not structural

Pass 3 Feb 2014 84,985 miles

slight corrosion to front cross member

some age cracking to both front tyres

Fail 1 Feb 2014 84,978 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion to front cross member

some age cracking to both front tyres

Pass 28 Feb 2013 81,487 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 81,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 67,250 miles

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

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

front brake discs scored not a reason to fail so have to pass but advise renewed

Fail 25 Oct 2011 67,250 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs scored not a reason to fail so have to pass but advise renewed

Pass 17 Nov 2010 61,500 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 61,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,370 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 57,366 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,028 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 45,340 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 45,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 42,475 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 42,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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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W298 KHW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 W298 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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W298 KHW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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