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W393 MHU

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,159 mi
Last recorded68,159 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW393 MHU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2017 68,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded next to o/s/r light lens unit (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Offside Front door hinge worn

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Rear window rubbers not correctly located in window

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2016 60,213 miles

Nearside Front door corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

exhaust rattle

underbody wax oyled

Fail 6 Oct 2016 60,213 miles

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

Nearside Front door corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

exhaust rattle

underbody wax oyled

Pass 14 Oct 2015 53,393 miles

Rear both rear shocks have reduced damping effect

general underbody corrosion

underbody wax oyled

Pass 22 Oct 2014 46,342 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre perished

underside of vehicle recently underbody sealed

whole exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2014 46,301 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

front cross member has slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre perished

rear inner sills have slight corrosion

whole exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2013 40,196 miles

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

slight surface corrosion to front cross member

slight surface corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

Pass 19 Dec 2012 39,463 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 39,462 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2011 38,826 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 38,102 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 38,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,159 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 36,371 miles

front cross member corroded and holed.

nearside and offside front wheels slightly binding.

nearside front wiper blade split.

Fail 22 Dec 2008 36,371 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front cross member corroded and holed.

nearside and offside front wheels slightly binding.

nearside front wiper blade split.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 34,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,719 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 31,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 28,824 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 28,824 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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W393 MHU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W393 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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W393 MHU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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