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R479 TGF

2000 Nissan Micra

Yellow Petrol 990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,277 mi
Last recorded145,277 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 TGF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 145,277 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 145,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 138,584 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres perishing

fuel cap tempory screw type

rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Jul 2014 138,572 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake pads low

front tyres perishing

fuel cap tempory screw type

rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 May 2013 132,170 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 121,707 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 109,114 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 101,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 101,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 96,473 miles

play in both steering rack ends

Fail 17 Feb 2009 96,472 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 13 Feb 2008 92,098 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 86,845 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 86,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2006 82,726 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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R479 TGF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Yellow with a 990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R479 TGF, 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 R479 TGF registered?

R479 TGF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is R479 TGF safe to buy?

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