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W638 SCE

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,387 mi
Last recorded80,387 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 SCE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 80,387 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM REAR FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

Pass 10 May 2016 76,972 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR COMPENSATOR CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

Fail 10 May 2016 76,972 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR COMPENSATOR CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 73,739 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR COMPENSATOR CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

Pass 13 May 2014 70,124 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 66,210 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON WALLS OF TYRE

Fail 13 May 2013 66,210 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON WALLS OF TYRE

Pass 16 May 2012 62,069 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 57,965 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON WALLS OF TYRES

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 12 May 2010 53,526 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT PLUS REAR NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY MARKED

Fail 12 May 2010 53,526 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT PLUS REAR NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY MARKED

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 May 2009 49,186 miles

FRONT PLUS REAR NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY MARKED

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT

Pass 12 May 2009 49,186 miles

FRONT PLUS REAR NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY MARKED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT

Fail 9 May 2008 44,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 44,296 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 39,724 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 34,659 miles

Inner 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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W638 SCE is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W638 SCE, 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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What year was W638 SCE registered?

W638 SCE is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W638 SCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W638 SCE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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