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W379 AOO

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

187,638 mi
Last recorded187,638 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW379 AOO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 187,638 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 187,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 179,140 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 179,112 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 169,886 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 169,886 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 160,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 152,607 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 May 2013 152,607 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 144,263 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 144,263 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 135,158 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2011 135,158 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2010 126,873 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 116,150 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 105,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s rear,o/s front and n/s front tyres cracking

Pass 7 May 2008 105,396 miles

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

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

o/s rear,o/s front and n/s front tyres cracking

Pass 16 May 2007 92,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 May 2006 79,522 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W379 AOO is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W379 AOO, 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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W379 AOO is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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