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W359 NLK

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,327 mi
Last recorded110,327 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 NLK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 110,327 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 110,258 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 92,507 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 92,507 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 80,147 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 80,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 63,701 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 63,701 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 57,757 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn oddly on thier inside edges

ns reverse light cracked and incomplete

nsr bumper damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,068 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 33,885 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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W359 NLK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W359 NLK, 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 W359 NLK registered?

W359 NLK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W359 NLK safe to buy?

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