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W56 HSM

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,447 mi
Last recorded96,447 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 HSM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 May 2016 96,447 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Axle beam cracked excessively corroded (2.5.A.5a)

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

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings various areas (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

All tyres heavily perished and cracked

Drivers door drops when opening. Closes and locks ok

EML flashing

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside front tyre worn low

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Vehicle is not road safe and should not be driven

Pass 18 Sep 2014 91,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front cross member showing signs of corrosion

rear chassis repaired covered in underseal

Pass 25 Sep 2013 86,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre 2mm and worn off on inner shoulder

signs of corrosion at nearside rear wheel arch

small hole in rear exhaust and rear bracket broken

Pass 11 Jun 2012 78,964 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 78,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 67,528 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 58,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs are corroded and worn

rear floor/sills are corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2009 47,284 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 40,965 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 30,650 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both nearside and offside rear inner sills starting to corrode but not to excess

Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,649 miles

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

water ingress at rear number plate but not making it illegible at present

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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W56 HSM is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W56 HSM, 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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W56 HSM is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 April 2000.

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