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W398 WCX

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

65,861 mi
Last recorded65,861 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 WCX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 65,861 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 65,861 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

1L Oil top up

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 61,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 61,411 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 56,997 miles

Oil leak engine ()

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

all brake pipes covered with grease making it difficult to inspect

all coil springs badly corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2017 56,960 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle to rear as marked (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

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

all brake pipes covered with grease making it difficult to inspect

all coil springs badly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,165 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDERSILL (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 55,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDERSILL (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 53,622 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 53,622 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 52,024 miles

all metal brake pipes are lightly corroded

both rear tyres sidewalls are cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2013 50,465 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 50,465 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,653 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 48,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,876 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 42,314 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,755 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 36,755 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 32,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,945 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,689 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 22,777 miles

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

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 WCX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WCX, 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 WCX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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