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W521 NHR

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

101,759 mi
Last recorded101,759 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 NHR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 101,759 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 101,759 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 101,758 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (rear of arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded outside prescribed areas at rear of arch

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both inner sills and chassis legs corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2025 101,725 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Box section behind n/s/r wheel corroded away

Offside Rear Box section behind n/s/r wheel corroded away

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody Corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2024 98,661 miles

Nearside Rear Box section behind n/s/r wheel corroded away

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Box section behind rear wheel corroded away

Fail 17 Apr 2024 98,656 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Box section behind n/s/r wheel corroded away

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Box section behind rear wheel corroded away

Pass 18 Apr 2023 96,644 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 96,639 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 93,186 miles

both rear inner wheel arches holed at rear advise early repair

o/s/r chassis leg corroding

o/s/r outer sill corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2022 93,185 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both rear inner wheel arches holed at rear advise early repair

o/s/r chassis leg corroding

o/s/r outer sill corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2020 87,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 87,835 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 84,691 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 79,807 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 74,502 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 2 Sep 2017 74,502 miles

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)

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 17 Sep 2016 69,598 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 64,709 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 59,202 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 59,182 miles

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

Auxilary Belt loose causing belt squeal from power steering on lock to lock check.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,443 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,055 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 50,055 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,368 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 34,850 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 28,890 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,918 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 21,622 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 19,943 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 19,943 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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W521 NHR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 W521 NHR, 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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W521 NHR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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