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W389 TKL

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,674 mi
Last recorded57,674 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW389 TKL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,674 miles

Front crossmember has slight corssion

Fail 15 Nov 2016 57,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 55,750 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,503 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 54,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 31 May 2013 51,883 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 47,934 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,958 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 43,958 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 40,881 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 40,881 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 37,200 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust system corroded

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to perish

outer c.v. gaiters perished

rear shock absorbers damp

slight play in steering rack

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,889 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,384 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No.651662257187 Dated 01/06/2007

Fail 1 Jun 2007 31,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front and osr tyre perishing slightly

both rear shock absorbers very slightly damp

erratic rear brake readings/RECOMMEND ATTENTION

noise from osr brake/wheel bearing/RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Pass 30 May 2006 26,712 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 21,803 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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W389 TKL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W389 TKL, 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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W389 TKL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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