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W518 NLF

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,149 mi
Last recorded108,149 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 NLF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2014 108,149 miles

Corrosion to front lower panel

N/S/R tyre perished & in slightly poor condition

O/S/F brake binding slightly

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

Screen wipers poor

Slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Small chip in front screen

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 108,149 miles

Corrosion to front lower panel

N/S/R tyre perished & in slightly poor condition

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Screen wipers poor

Slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Small chip in front screen

Fail 24 Mar 2014 108,011 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

frount cross member and gearbox mount holed and coirroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 99,313 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

offside front wheel slightly binding

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2013 99,302 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

offside front wheel slightly binding

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 90,466 miles

Corrosion in front engine mounting chassis member.

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 85,679 miles

offside and nearside rear brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 21 Apr 2011 85,679 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 20 Apr 2010 79,238 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 79,238 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 69,995 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 65,186 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 60,275 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 52,073 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 52,073 miles

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

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)

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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W518 NLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W518 NLF, 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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W518 NLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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