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W284 GDY

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

93,586 mi
Last recorded93,586 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW284 GDY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2020 93,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,530 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

coil springs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded (border line pass)

offside front tyre on legal limit (border line pass)

oil around power steering pipes and pump (border line pass)

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded(border line pass)

wipers deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2019 81,530 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

brake discs corroded/worn

coil springs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded (border line pass)

offside front tyre on legal limit (border line pass)

oil around power steering pipes and pump (border line pass)

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded(border line pass)

wipers deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,455 miles

EML light on

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 73,450 miles

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

EML light on

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 70,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes from compensater (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 70,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes from compensater (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,092 miles

EML light on

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 67,092 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)

EML light on

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 64,167 miles

Engine management light on

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight corrosion to inner sills

Slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,141 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Front wiper blades slightly smeary / split

Offside front brake sticking slightly

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,775 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 58,775 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

near side front brake binding

Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,979 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level stop lamp insecure

nearside rear service brake weak

Fail 23 Mar 2011 54,928 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level stop lamp insecure

nearside rear service brake weak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,931 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 50,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2009 47,647 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 47,647 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,891 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,731 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 40,731 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

offside front headlamp terminal burnt out

Pass 24 Mar 2006 36,486 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 36,486 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not exposeing fibres

nearside rear tyre badly perished(16560r14)

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre badly perished and split on inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords or fibres

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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W284 GDY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 W284 GDY, 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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W284 GDY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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