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W297 NAD

2000 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,006 mi
Last recorded56,006 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 NAD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2019 56,006 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to front cross member

Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,537 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 43,537 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f of front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/r inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,008 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,801 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 27,027 miles

offside front brake binding.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 27,027 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front brake binding.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 22,866 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,842 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,370 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 12,127 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 11,351 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 10,504 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 10,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 9,743 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 8,847 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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W297 NAD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W297 NAD, 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 W297 NAD registered?

W297 NAD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W297 NAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W297 NAD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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