MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre perished
offside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge
offside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
nearside front tyre perished
offside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge
offside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
power steering/water pump belt badly worn.
slight leak at power steering pump area.
spare tyre under inflated
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
power steering/water pump belt badly worn.
slight leak at power steering pump area.
spare tyre under inflated
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
rear number plate in poor condition
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
front bumper damaged
front number plate damaged
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W338 REW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 W338 REW, 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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W338 REW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.
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