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W438 ATW

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

131,121 mi
Last recorded131,121 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 ATW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2020 131,121 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Poor operation of drivers door outer handle

Pass 15 Feb 2019 128,600 miles

Offside Front door handle in poor condition

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Several small chips to front screen

Pass 2 Feb 2018 127,235 miles

Offside Front outer door handle in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 123,567 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded.

Damage to front of vehicle.

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Nearside front and both rear tyres perished and split.

Offside front outer cv gaiter perished.

Offside front tyre perished.

Offside front tyre wearing low.

Offside rear light damaged.

Rear number plate starting to separate.

Rear wiper blade split.

Small split in offside front outer cv gaiter and damp.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 25 Apr 2016 123,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Both rear inner sills corroded.

Damage to front of vehicle.

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Nearside front and both rear tyres perished and split.

Offside front outer cv gaiter perished.

Offside front tyre perished.

Offside front tyre wearing low.

Offside rear light damaged.

Rear number plate starting to separate.

Rear wiper blade split.

Small split in offside front outer cv gaiter and damp.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 121,344 miles

Both front and rear wiper blades split.

Both front outer cv gaiters perished.

Both front tyres perished.

Damage to front of vehicle.

Front cross member corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre, perished and starting to split.

Offside rear light damaged.

Rear number plate starting to seperate.

Slight dampness to nearside rear shock absorber.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 22 Apr 2015 121,344 miles

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

Both front and rear wiper blades split.

Both front outer cv gaiters perished.

Both front tyres perished.

Damage to front of vehicle.

Front cross member corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre, perished and starting to split.

Offside rear light damaged.

Rear number plate starting to seperate.

Slight dampness to nearside rear shock absorber.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 119,858 miles

o/s/r light damaged

damage to front of vehicle

front crossmember corroded and thin

o/s/f sidelamp dim

rear number plate starting to seperate

stonedamage to windscreen

Fail 31 Mar 2014 119,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to front of vehicle

front crossmember corroded and thin

o/s/f sidelamp dim

o/s/r light damaged

rear number plate starting to seperate

stonedamage to windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2013 117,250 miles

All 4 tyres perished and in poor condition.

Nearside front outer c-v gaiter perished.

Offside rear light lens cracked.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight dampness to offside front outer c-v gaiter.

Slight movement in offside front lower ball joint.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 117,250 miles

All 4 tyres perished and in poor condition.

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

Nearside front outer c-v gaiter perished.

Offside rear light lens cracked.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight dampness to offside front outer c-v gaiter.

Slight movement in offside front lower ball joint.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 110,408 miles

All four tyres perished

Damage to front of vehicle

Front and rear wiper blades split

Front cross member corroded

Nearside outer CV gaiter perished

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2012 110,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

All four tyres perished

Damage to front of vehicle

Front and rear wiper blades split

Front cross member corroded

Nearside outer CV gaiter perished

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2011 99,127 miles

Centre stop light not working

Damage to front of of vehicle

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside outer CV gaiter perished

Play in offside inner steering arm joint

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Rear wiper blade split

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 24 Mar 2011 99,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Centre stop light not working

Damage to front of of vehicle

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside outer CV gaiter perished

Play in offside inner steering arm joint

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Rear wiper blade split

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2009 95,221 miles

BOTH OUTER C.V. GAITERS PERISHED

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

Pass 16 Oct 2008 87,571 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 87,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 87,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 71,769 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 71,769 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 59,028 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 53,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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W438 ATW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 W438 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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W438 ATW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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