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W526 AHR

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

95,833 mi
Last recorded95,833 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 AHR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2023 95,833 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 94,041 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 94,041 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 92,828 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 92,826 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 91,912 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Feb 2020 91,912 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Feb 2019 89,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2019 89,796 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 87,516 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2017 83,731 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Feb 2016 80,313 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 80,313 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 75,084 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 75,084 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 71,003 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 18 Feb 2014 71,001 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate deteriorating

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 21 Feb 2013 66,943 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Fail 21 Feb 2013 66,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2012 63,281 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2011 59,393 miles

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,147 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 55,147 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 51,289 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 47,080 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2007 42,163 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 38,433 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 38,433 miles

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

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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W526 AHR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 W526 AHR, 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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W526 AHR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 August 2000.

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