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W418 MSG

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,294 mi
Last recorded93,294 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW418 MSG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 93,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

sills corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 7 Sep 2015 93,282 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 18 Sep 2014 80,420 miles

offside and nearside floor/chassis corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area or likely to affect braking or steering

Fail 9 Sep 2014 80,325 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside floor/chassis corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area or likely to affect braking or steering

Pass 19 Sep 2013 71,089 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres 165 70 r14 - rear tyres 165 60 r14

Fail 30 Aug 2013 70,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front tyres 165 70 r14 - rear tyres 165 60 r14

Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,909 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 57,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,066 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 51,066 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 45,182 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,924 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 42,924 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack badly but not exposing cords

Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,803 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 33,803 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 32,129 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,884 miles

Advise:Both front tyres on warning bands.

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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W418 MSG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green 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 W418 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 W418 MSG registered?

W418 MSG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 August 2000.

Is W418 MSG safe to buy?

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