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W549 SDM

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,035 mi
Last recorded84,035 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 SDM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2018 84,035 miles

Offside Front 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch marked with crayon (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear axle marked with crayon (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm, worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm, worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside side repeater slightly damaged

front lower cross-member corroded

passenger front door handle damaged but function not impaired

Pass 21 Feb 2017 78,330 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 78,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive welding only just up to standard (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 70,725 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 70,721 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,222 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm, n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm (side wall perished). o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm, n/s/f tyre new but has a mark in the side wall but not to the cords.

underbody dry/corroded.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 66,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both door need adjusting.

o/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm, n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm (side wall perished). o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm, n/s/f tyre new but has a mark in the side wall but not to the cords.

rear wiper blade split.

underbody dry/corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,555 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 61,551 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,211 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 55,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,652 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2011 49,638 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 45,205 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,950 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 36,574 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 31,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 26,829 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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W549 SDM is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W549 SDM, 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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W549 SDM is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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