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W381 FDO

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

52,705 mi
Last recorded52,705 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 FDO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2022 52,705 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 48,774 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 47,256 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 42,494 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 42,494 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 41,967 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 41,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,841 miles

both rear tye bar rubber bush worn + starting to split

Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,450 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,764 miles

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

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

vehicle's internal headlamp aim adjuster moved to re-check headlamp aim

Fail 27 Aug 2015 37,764 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

vehicle's internal headlamp aim adjuster moved to re-check headlamp aim

Pass 15 Aug 2014 36,180 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear arches starting to corrode

Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,024 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,031 miles

Screen cracked N/S lower.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,625 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,211 miles

offside rear tyre has slight deteriation on tread

Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,802 miles

off side rear brake effort border line

Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,599 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,160 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,873 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 24,221 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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W381 FDO is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDO, 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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W381 FDO is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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