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W581 MMW

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

102,466 mi
Last recorded102,466 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 MMW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2017 102,466 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL SECTION. (5.2.6)

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

BRAKES PERFORMANCE; some fluctuation noticed on rear brakes.

FUEL FUMES; filler neck area suspected.

SUSPENSION MOUNTING AREA; light rust noticed on inner sill > nearside rear.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 100,558 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 100,558 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 97,647 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s outer door handle split, exhaust system in very poor condition & rattles

Fail 5 Jun 2015 97,637 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s outer door handle split, exhaust system in very poor condition & rattles

Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,815 miles

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 93,761 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 89,755 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres heavily worn inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2013 89,754 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres heavily worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,729 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 84,729 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jun 2011 80,005 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 80,003 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 68,636 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 68,636 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2008 63,954 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 63,954 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 56,400 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 56,400 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2006 49,241 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

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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W581 MMW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 W581 MMW, 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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W581 MMW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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