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W461 KNU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,259 mi
Last recorded86,259 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW461 KNU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 86,259 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 86,144 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 79,477 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 75,561 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,742 miles

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 29 Jan 2015 59,737 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 59,456 miles

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 7 Jan 2014 45,823 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,144 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 44,823 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 44,558 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 44,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,893 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 41,203 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 41,203 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 36,014 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 27,459 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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W461 KNU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red 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 W461 KNU, 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 W461 KNU registered?

W461 KNU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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