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W331 HRS

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,930 mi
Last recorded57,930 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW331 HRS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,930 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hole in n/s inner sill not within 30cm of any point

o/s front tyre worn off inner shoder

rear mounts onto axle getting thin,eg shockers and tie rods

Fail 11 Sep 2013 57,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Lower Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hole in n/s inner sill not within 30cm of any point

o/s front tyre worn off inner shoder

rear mounts onto axle getting thin,eg shockers and tie rods

Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,382 miles

Front discs heavily corroded on inner faces

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 9 Oct 2012 50,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs heavily corroded on inner faces

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 46,330 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f brake disc inside face slightly pitted

Pass 3 Oct 2011 46,330 miles

o/s/f brake disc inside face slightly pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,151 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 42,083 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,561 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 34,510 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 29,339 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,041 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 23,041 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2006 23,031 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f tyre tread starting to separate

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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W331 HRS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W331 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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W331 HRS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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