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W438 RES

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,968 mi
Last recorded41,968 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 RES
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 41,968 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 41,967 miles

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,437 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 40,925 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 40,410 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 40,410 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,847 miles

Slight scoring on windscreen

Fail 8 Apr 2015 39,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Slight scoring on windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2014 39,089 miles

slight scoring on windscreen

Fail 8 Apr 2014 39,089 miles

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

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

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

slight scoring on windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,454 miles

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

Slight scoring on windscreen

Fail 4 Apr 2012 37,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,725 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,867 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,128 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,177 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,013 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,787 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,800 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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W438 RES is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RES, 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 RES registered?

W438 RES is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W438 RES safe to buy?

The MOT history for W438 RES shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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