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W353 MES

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,821 mi
Last recorded54,821 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 MES
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 54,821 miles

heavy corrosion on rear axle around lower spring seats.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 52,915 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r and n/s/r flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall 165/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on various components

Fail 8 Oct 2018 52,915 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r and n/s/r flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall 165/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on various components

Pass 6 Apr 2016 52,773 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,116 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 52,116 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 51,838 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,658 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,501 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 49,501 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,690 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,906 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,889 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 41,446 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perished.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,008 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 36,857 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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W353 MES is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W353 MES, 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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W353 MES is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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