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W38 PUS

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,998 mi
Last recorded92,998 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 PUS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 92,998 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2015 92,997 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 90,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 90,626 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 84,328 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 81,186 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,769 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 78,768 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 75,340 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 May 2010 75,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 May 2009 72,562 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 24 May 2008 69,801 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 69,801 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 66,775 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 65,596 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 65,596 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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W38 PUS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W38 PUS, 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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W38 PUS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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