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W429 NAD

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,057 mi
Last recorded150,057 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW429 NAD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 150,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear box sections to rear bumper corroded

both rear inner sills starting to corrod

Fail 11 Dec 2018 150,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear box sections to rear bumper corroded

both rear inner sills starting to corrod

Pass 14 Nov 2017 146,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

front centre box section starting to corrod

oil leak from sump

Pass 22 Dec 2016 143,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint/silencer box (7.1.2)

both inner/outer sills starting to corrod

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 143,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint/silencer box (7.1.2)

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

both inner/outer sills starting to corrod

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 137,332 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish /crack on inner sides

front centre box section starting to corrod

Fail 5 Nov 2015 137,305 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres starting to perish /crack on inner sides

front centre box section starting to corrod

Pass 15 Dec 2014 133,231 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front centre box section starting to corrod

oil leak from engine sump

Fail 13 Dec 2014 133,231 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front centre box section starting to corrod

oil leak from engine sump

Pass 18 Dec 2013 128,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 128,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 124,228 miles

Oil leak

front lower valance / engine mount area has excessive corrosion

gearbox area noisy

Fail 12 Dec 2012 124,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

front lower valance / engine mount area has excessive corrosion

gearbox area noisy

Pass 7 Dec 2011 121,094 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 121,087 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 118,121 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 111,225 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 111,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 101,759 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 89,887 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 77,763 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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W429 NAD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W429 NAD, 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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W429 NAD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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