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W462 GAK

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,526 mi
Last recorded96,526 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 GAK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 96,526 miles

Body has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion front floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 96,420 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion front floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 89,956 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 89,956 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to midd section joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 84,451 miles

front wiper blades slightly worn but clears screen ignition key worn

Pass 9 Nov 2013 80,052 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 80,051 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 74,071 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 74,071 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,328 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,720 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 68,720 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,516 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 59,098 miles

advise rear tyre walls weatherd

Pass 10 Mar 2008 51,732 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 51,732 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,589 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 32,292 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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W462 GAK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W462 GAK, 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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W462 GAK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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