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W391 MHU

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,199 mi
Last recorded100,199 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW391 MHU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 100,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,063 miles

Advise Generelo corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Advise slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 90,063 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise Generelo corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Advise slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 90,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged and inop (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underneath vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 1 May 2018 87,769 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 81,334 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion cross member corrosion hole in outer skin (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover not fitted

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch rear corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Offside slight lift in rack

Fail 22 Nov 2016 81,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch front has corroded through (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion cross member corrosion hole in outer skin (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover not fitted

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch rear corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Offside slight lift in rack

Pass 27 Nov 2015 75,133 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross menber (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 75,133 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross menber (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 70,074 miles

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

front cross member corroded

nearside front cv boot leaking grease slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2014 70,074 miles

front cross member corroded

nearside front cv boot leaking grease slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2013 66,489 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 63,296 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 63,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 60,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 60,051 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 55,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 55,235 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 49,872 miles

Oil leak

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 24 Dec 2009 49,872 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,424 miles

offside front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 31 Jan 2008 36,448 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 30,236 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 28,551 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 28,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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W391 MHU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W391 MHU, 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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W391 MHU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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