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W488 WKE

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,461 mi
Last recorded71,461 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 WKE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake disc`s also badly worn (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 61,768 miles

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,358 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 55,358 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,294 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 50,294 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,748 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 49,744 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,384 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,139 miles

n/s/f tyre in poor condition.

rear tyres in poor condition.

slight movement in front seats.

Fail 9 Feb 2011 47,139 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre in poor condition.

rear tyres in poor condition.

slight movement in front seats.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 45,870 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre outer sidewall cracking

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 45,870 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R Tyre outer sidewall cracking

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,950 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 42,438 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 42,438 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 40,246 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 37,925 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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W488 WKE is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W488 WKE, 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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W488 WKE is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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