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W558 SMJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,232 mi
Last recorded131,232 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW558 SMJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 131,232 miles

Both front anti roll linkage bushes worn

Nearside front tyre worn very close to limits

Rear number plate deteriorated

Various body damage

Fail 3 Jan 2018 131,232 miles

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

Both front anti roll linkage bushes worn

Nearside front tyre worn very close to limits

Rear number plate deteriorated

Various body damage

Pass 18 Oct 2013 130,137 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front anti roll link bar bushes deteriorating

front exaust clamp insecure and rattling

offside number plate light dim

Fail 17 Oct 2013 130,137 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

** front brake discs corroded **

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front anti roll link bar bushes deteriorating

front exaust clamp insecure and rattling

offside number plate light dim

Pass 14 Aug 2012 128,367 miles

exhaust heatshields rattling

front brake pads worn low

front inner valance holed and corroded through outside prescribed areas

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 31 Jul 2012 128,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust heatshields rattling

front brake pads worn low

front inner valance holed and corroded through outside prescribed areas

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 5 Feb 2011 121,596 miles

o/s no.plate light v deem

Fail 29 Jan 2011 121,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s no.plate light v deem

Pass 26 Feb 2010 110,687 miles

cat heatshield rattle

front windscreen stone chip

offside front headlamp cracked

offside front indicator discoloured

Pass 14 Jun 2008 90,324 miles

O/s headlamp glass cracked

O/s/f indicator discoloured

Fail 13 Jun 2008 90,324 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s headlamp glass cracked

O/s/f indicator discoloured

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 67,067 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 67,067 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 44,102 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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W558 SMJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 W558 SMJ, 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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W558 SMJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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