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W299 SOR

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,743 mi
Last recorded119,743 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW299 SOR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2019 119,743 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 117,178 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 117,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 113,645 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both yellow bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front headlight pattern poor

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak in tailbox (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 113,645 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both yellow bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively renewed n/s/f wiper blade (8.2.2)

Nearside Front headlight pattern poor

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak in tailbox (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working renewed stop light bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 106,708 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 106,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 100,341 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 91,602 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,716 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,653 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,797 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 61,893 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,596 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 50,051 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 43,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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W299 SOR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W299 SOR, 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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W299 SOR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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