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W438 NAD

2000 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,739 mi
Last recorded64,739 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 NAD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 64,739 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 58,158 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 51,344 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 45,935 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 41,427 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns front advise replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 39,646 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking and wearing slightly uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 39,646 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking and wearing slightly uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 37,586 miles

Brake hoses in general, showing age related corrosion to their ferules

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge prematurely

Pass 1 May 2018 37,365 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 36,505 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 36,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 35,293 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 34,187 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 32,950 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 31,915 miles

Rear tyres old & rubber starting to crack & perish

Fail 14 May 2013 31,915 miles

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

All tyres starting to crack & perish due to age

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2012 30,750 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 May 2012 30,750 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil

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)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 May 2011 29,654 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 28,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2010 28,947 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,292 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,769 miles

bodywork damaged offside rear of vehicle

Pass 8 May 2007 23,165 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 23,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,474 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 17,893 miles
Fail 20 May 2005

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 NAD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W438 NAD registered?

W438 NAD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 May 2000.

Is W438 NAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W438 NAD shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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