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W381 REW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,409 mi
Last recorded132,409 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 REW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2014 132,409 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advanced underbody corroded

front box section corroded

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 6 Apr 2013 123,014 miles

front box section corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2013 123,013 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underbody corrosion

front box section corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 112,536 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside compensator to brake hose brake pipes corroded

underbody and front box section corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2012 112,536 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside compensator to brake hose brake pipes corroded

underbody and front box section corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 102,701 miles

front box section corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2011 102,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front box section corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2010 92,024 miles

nearside front to rear slightly corroded

rear number plate faded

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2009 70,043 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear number plate faded

slight under body corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2008 70,043 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight underbody corrosion floors and box section

Pass 29 Mar 2008 70,043 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion floors and box section

Pass 11 Apr 2007 60,259 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 51,336 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

advise rear number plate.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 51,336 miles

advise rear number plate.

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 REW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 REW, 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 REW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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