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W343 WFV

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,948 mi
Last recorded51,948 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 WFV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 51,948 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 51,947 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

main beam warning light on all time

Fail 19 Oct 2017 51,706 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front tyre low on air

corrosion and holes in both rear inner quarter panels

main beam warning light on all the time

Pass 19 Oct 2016 42,770 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 42,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill ,next to trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

fuel pipes very corroded

heat shield loose front

under side of vehicle in general rusty state

Pass 28 Oct 2015 38,337 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR FULL LENGTH (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 38,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR FULL LENGTH (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM COMPENSATOR TO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM COMPENSATER TO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR FULL LENGTH (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 37,165 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

nearside rear inner valance corroded

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front X-Member corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 37,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front X-Member corroded

nearside rear inner valance corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2013 35,650 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 35,650 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s/r tyre's are cracking.....

Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,495 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,706 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 30,021 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,873 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 25,176 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 22,659 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 20,562 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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W343 WFV 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 66.7%.

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 W343 WFV, 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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W343 WFV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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