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W342 SHB

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

101,440 mi
Last recorded101,440 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW342 SHB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 101,440 miles

sills front crossmember wheel arches & back axle corroded brake discs worn

Fail 22 Sep 2015 101,406 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion starting offside front inner wheel arch

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

slight binding offside front wheel

Pass 3 Sep 2012 94,985 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 90,259 miles

slight corrosion to rear chassis area

Fail 13 Sep 2011 90,259 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion to rear chassis area

Pass 17 Sep 2010 84,561 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 84,561 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 84,548 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 84,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 77,564 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 77,564 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise high level brake light not working

Fail 27 Aug 2008 70,956 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 70,956 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 61,777 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 51,606 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 51,606 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 43,965 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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W342 SHB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W342 SHB, 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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W342 SHB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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