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W373 WEU

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,313 mi
Last recorded79,313 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW373 WEU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2018 79,313 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner rear panel holed

Nearside Rear tyre perished due to age (DOT Code 4606)

Offside Rear tyre aged (DOT Code 0900)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,177 miles

Front number plate damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 78,176 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Front number plate damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 77,109 miles

Body has slight corrosion various areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre pairished

bottom rear gearbox mounting poor rubber has broken away

various suspension and braking components coroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,854 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

central locking problems

Fail 10 Apr 2015 75,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre getting low on edges also nail in tread

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 12 Apr 2014 72,522 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s wiper pivot worn

various suspension and brake components coroded

Fail 12 Apr 2014 72,522 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s wiper pivot worn

various suspension and brake components coroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,136 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

various suspension and brake components coroded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 67,136 miles

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

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)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

various suspension and brake components coroded

Pass 19 May 2012 64,093 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 64,093 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 61,313 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2010 58,462 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

split in nearside front tyre outer sill

Pass 22 May 2009 56,325 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 56,325 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2008 51,641 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 47,868 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 42,349 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 42,349 miles

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

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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W373 WEU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W373 WEU, 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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W373 WEU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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