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W512 HKW

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW512 HKW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Nov 2014

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 54,087 miles

both rear tyres are perished

exhaust system is corroded

vehicle body is corroded in places

Fail 26 Sep 2013 53,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres are perished

exhaust system is corroded

vehicle body is corroded in places

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,295 miles

both rear tyres are perished

osf outer cv boot is perished

Fail 25 Sep 2012 50,295 miles

both rear tyres are perished

osf outer cv boot is perished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,602 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 46,497 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,873 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 42,873 miles

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

(advise) both front outer c/v botts starting to crack and perish

(advise) both rear tyres cracking and perishing between tread and on tread inner and outer edges 165x60x14

(advise) engine managment light on

(advise) rear number plate starting to deteriate reccomend replacement

Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,986 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,751 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2008 34,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,561 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,022 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 22,254 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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W512 HKW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 W512 HKW, 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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W512 HKW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W512 HKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W512 HKW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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