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W356 WUG

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,105 mi
Last recorded37,105 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 WUG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2020 37,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded at connection to outer flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at connection to outer brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wheel binding by hand

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel binding by hand

Rear trims fitted to both wheels not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Aug 2019 36,334 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Corroded

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 36,334 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Corroded

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 34,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 34,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 32,909 miles

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls but no cord or ply visible at time of test

Damping effect on rear poor suspect internal fault on bot shock absorbers. No leaks,

Front Body has slight corrosion box section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 32,909 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls but no cord or ply visible at time of test

Damping effect on rear poor suspect internal fault on bot shock absorbers. No leaks,

Front Body has slight corrosion box section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 30,616 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 30,569 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill edge (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

back axel corroded but no hole found

Pass 6 Aug 2015 27,974 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 27,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 25,739 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 25,739 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 21,867 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 21,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 18,600 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 16,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres starting to crack.

Fail 10 Aug 2011 16,254 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres starting to crack.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 14,840 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 13,639 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 12,164 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 10,499 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 9,309 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 7,891 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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W356 WUG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W356 WUG, 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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W356 WUG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 August 2000.

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