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W353 SHB

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,491 mi
Last recorded97,491 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 SHB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 97,491 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 97,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 92,627 miles

Offside track rod end play

rear brake readings low

Pass 1 Sep 2017 84,717 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 84,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,783 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front reg plate cracked

o/s/r inner arch badly corroded and holed

Fail 16 Aug 2016 72,783 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front reg plate cracked

o/s/r inner arch badly corroded and holed

Pass 5 Aug 2015 69,084 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 66,475 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,471 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 64,471 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 62,257 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 62,257 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Aug 2011 57,978 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 57,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,170 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,191 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,734 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 26 Aug 2008 44,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,022 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,101 miles

near side wiper blade split

Fail 24 Aug 2005 34,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

very slight power steering leak from around rack area

Pass 24 Aug 2005 34,728 miles

very slight power steering leak from around rack area

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 SHB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W353 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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What year was W353 SHB registered?

W353 SHB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W353 SHB safe to buy?

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