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W642 SDM

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

100,095 mi
Last recorded100,095 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW642 SDM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 100,095 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured OS+NS (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2018 100,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured OS+NS (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2017 97,364 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 97,251 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner + outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 95,272 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear inner sills / jacking points are corroded

Front number plate has slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower suspension arms front mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 93,124 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 93,124 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2014 90,942 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2014 90,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,986 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 87,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 83,135 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED... X2 FRONT SEATS WORN

Fail 1 Dec 2011 83,133 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED... X2 FRONT SEATS WORN

Pass 2 Dec 2010 79,464 miles

FRONT SEATS WORN

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 79,462 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT SEATS WORN

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 70,519 miles

rear number plate detiorated

Fail 7 Jul 2009 70,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear number plate detiorated

Pass 8 Jul 2008 61,285 miles

both front tyres low

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

damage to o/s/f bum per and front panel

o/s/r tyre perished and has a deep cut but not exposing cords

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 5 Jul 2008 61,223 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres low

damage to o/s/f bum per and front panel

o/s/r tyre perished and has a deep cut but not exposing cords

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 3 Jul 2007 47,981 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 47,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 40,882 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 40,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres on 2mm

offside rear lamp lens cracked

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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W642 SDM is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 W642 SDM, 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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W642 SDM is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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