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W551 NFS

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,899 mi
Last recorded34,899 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 NFS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 34,899 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 34,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill trailing arms mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 34,886 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filer pipe excessively corroded (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear outer sill feels slightly soft but not holed at time of test

Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,021 miles

4x coil springs corroded

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed worn (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear outer sill soft but not holes at time of mot test

Fail 23 Mar 2016 34,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

4x coil springs corroded

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed worn (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear outer sill soft but not holes at time of mot test

Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,303 miles

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

cut tread area nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2015 32,302 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)

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

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

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

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

cut tread area nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2014 30,241 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2014 30,241 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,031 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,177 miles

nsf wiper is torn

Fail 23 Mar 2012 26,177 miles

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

nsf wiper is torn

Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 24,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 21,581 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 18,775 miles

Both rear tyres perished on shoulders

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Tyre badly split and worn on the shoulders

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 18,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres perished on shoulders

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Tyre badly split and worn on the shoulders

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,279 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 13,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 13,587 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 12,712 miles

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

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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W551 NFS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W551 NFS, 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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W551 NFS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W551 NFS shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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