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W398 ACK

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,318 mi
Last recorded104,318 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 ACK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 104,318 miles

Body has slight corrosion front x member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 104,303 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.12 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked ball joint circlip (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner & outer sill & wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion front x member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 104,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer, inner and end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Front crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 99,643 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust blowing at rear

front box section badly corroded

n/s/r to cylinder brake pipe corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 28 Oct 2014 99,486 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust blowing at rear

front box section badly corroded

n/s/r to cylinder brake pipe corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Nov 2013 89,301 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 89,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 89,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 80,186 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,110 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front suspension

n/s/f cv boot perishing

wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,797 miles

horn operates intermitantly

nearside rear brake pipe becoming badly corroded advise further attention

rear plate starting to deteriate

Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,970 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 65,572 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

FRONT CROSS MEMBER UNDER RADIATOR BECOMING CORRODED

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

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

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 7 Nov 2008 65,572 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

FRONT CROSS MEMBER UNDER RADIATOR BECOMING CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 10 Nov 2007 62,085 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 62,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 58,329 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CLEANED UP BY SIGNS OF GRINDING OF LIPS ON EDGES OF DISCS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 155 / 70 / 13

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION...ALL CLEANED UP AND COVERED IN SIGNS OF NEW ENGINE OIL

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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W398 ACK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W398 ACK, 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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W398 ACK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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