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W426 ATW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,414 mi
Last recorded180,414 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW426 ATW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2019 180,414 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis /cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective has slight damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to spring mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 178,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 178,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 175,746 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 159,730 miles

eml on

Fail 18 Apr 2016 159,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure +near limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

eml on

Pass 10 Apr 2015 138,272 miles

n/s rear tyre limit

Pass 8 Apr 2014 118,845 miles

engine management light on dashboard

front exhaust,heat shield becoming insecure

n/s front tyre near limit 165/60/14

Fail 7 Apr 2014 118,845 miles

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

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

engine management light on dashboard

front exhaust,heat shield becoming insecure

n/s front tyre near limit 165/60/14

n/s rear handbrake becoming slow

Pass 12 Apr 2013 100,201 miles

engine management light on

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 11 Apr 2013 100,201 miles

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

engine management light on

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 25 Apr 2012 82,117 miles

engine management light on dashboard

n/s rear footbrake becoming slow

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,835 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,923 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 26,198 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,172 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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W426 ATW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W426 ATW, 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 W426 ATW registered?

W426 ATW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W426 ATW safe to buy?

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