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W453 RES

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,667 mi
Last recorded80,667 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 RES
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,667 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 77,537 miles

both inner and outer sills and foor slight corrosion osr tyre perishing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 74,407 miles

***Front crossmember heavily corroded and holed***

Fail 26 Feb 2013 74,407 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

***Front crossmember heavily corroded and holed***

Pass 31 Jan 2012 72,032 miles

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

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

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

front x member corroded to excess

Fail 30 Jan 2012 114,274 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front x member corroded to excess

Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,648 miles

front cross member corroded under radiator...

Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,495 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 67,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 65,024 miles

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

Front cross-member holed and corroded

N/S/R Tyre slight perishing on inner sidewall

O/S/F Brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2008 62,896 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 62,893 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2007 58,261 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 58,261 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 54,210 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 54,210 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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W453 RES is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W453 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.

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W453 RES is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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