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W597 HCC

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,193 mi
Last recorded97,193 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 HCC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2016 97,193 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 80,975 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 72,419 miles

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

o/r tyre cracking

Pass 14 May 2014 70,812 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,866 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side rear tyre rubber starting to perish

Fail 30 Oct 2013 67,866 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear tyre rubber starting to perish

Pass 12 Oct 2012 58,611 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 47,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 47,313 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,792 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 39,251 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,876 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,217 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 33,411 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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W597 HCC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W597 HCC, 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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W597 HCC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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