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W412 MSG

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,077 mi
Last recorded72,077 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW412 MSG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 72,077 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 72,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,020 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 64,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,181 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 62,181 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 60,095 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 60,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,525 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,032 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,069 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 56,069 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 54,025 miles

alt belt starting to crack

Fail 9 Apr 2008 54,025 miles

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

alt belt starting to crack

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

exhaust starting to corroed

frt discs scored at inside

rattle at cat heat sheild

various brake pipes starting to corroed

Pass 10 Apr 2007 48,442 miles

alt. belt slightly cracked

both rear tyre side walls starting to perish

front discs have had heat marks

front reg plate cracked

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 14 Apr 2006 41,558 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 41,558 miles

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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W412 MSG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc 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 W412 MSG, 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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What year was W412 MSG registered?

W412 MSG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W412 MSG safe to buy?

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