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W538 AOA

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,346 mi
Last recorded89,346 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 AOA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 89,346 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded and holed in places (7.1.2)

Offside rear bumper bracket corroded

Underside corrosion in places

Various rubber gators cracking

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 89,117 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside rear behind sill mark up (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside front behind sill to floor at side of bottom arm ark up (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside rear at side off coil spring holed mark up (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside rear behind sill mark up (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded and holed in places (7.1.2)

Offside rear bumper bracket corroded

Underside corrosion in places

Various rubber gators cracking

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 83,310 miles

Both front tyre cracking

Both front tyres are on limit

Corrosion to under side floor guttering

Exhaust shield broken

Front arm bushers cracking

Front drop link bars cracking

Front wiper split

Rear axle bushers cracking

Under side corrosion in places

Fail 8 Sep 2016 83,081 miles

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyre cracking

Both front tyres are on limit

Corrosion to under side floor guttering

Exhaust shield broken

Front arm bushers cracking

Front drop link bars cracking

Front wiper split

Rear axle bushers cracking

Under side corrosion in places

Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,363 miles

front crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 77,344 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

front cross/member corroded lower

Pass 15 Mar 2014 73,631 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,212 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 68,212 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 63,267 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 15 Mar 2012 63,267 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,502 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 54,408 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 48,157 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 44,577 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,253 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,323 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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W538 AOA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W538 AOA, 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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W538 AOA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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