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W381 ATW

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,810 mi
Last recorded89,810 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 ATW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 89,810 miles

Front brake pads low

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear outter sill corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 89,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear outter sill corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 81,452 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 15 Sep 2014 81,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

high level brake light not working

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,495 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)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 72,495 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 22 Oct 2012 65,227 miles

air bag light on

n/s/f wiper small split

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 16 Oct 2012 65,056 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

air bag light on

n/s/f wiper small split

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 15 Oct 2011 54,989 miles

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre perrisshed

o/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2011 54,976 miles

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

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre perrisshed

o/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2010 46,284 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,946 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre brake lamp not working

nearside front tyre slight cut in sidewall

rear bumper damaged

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 Oct 2009 45,946 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre brake lamp not working

nearside front tyre slight cut in sidewall

rear bumper damaged

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Nov 2008 39,940 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 31,292 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 31,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 21,877 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 20,838 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 20,838 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W381 ATW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W381 ATW, 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 W381 ATW registered?

W381 ATW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W381 ATW safe to buy?

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