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W288 GDY

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,184 mi
Last recorded126,184 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 GDY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2018 126,184 miles

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member below radiator (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 116,224 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 116,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 105,992 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 97,405 miles

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

exhaust rattling

n/s/r brake binding when rotated by hand

Pass 10 Feb 2014 92,900 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 85,885 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 85,885 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 79,472 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front crossmember badly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 79,472 miles

front crossmember badly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 69,389 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 60,814 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 60,814 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,461 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,533 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 36,025 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 26,689 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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W288 GDY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc 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 W288 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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What year was W288 GDY registered?

W288 GDY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W288 GDY safe to buy?

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