MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear brake pipes corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working +lens missing (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front brake pads low
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
WIPERS NOT TESTED
corrosion offside rear inner sill
exhaust heatshield insecure
nearside rear brake pipe to hose corroded
offside rear tyre badly cracked
downpipe heat shield loose
nearside outer driveshaft gaitor badly cracked
nearside rear brake pipe to hose corroded
offside rear tyre badly cracking
oil filter weeping
rear number plate faded
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
downpipe heat shield loose
nearside outer driveshaft gaitor badly cracked
nearside rear brake pipe to hose corroded
offside rear tyre badly cracking
oil filter weeping
rear number plate faded
nearside outer CV gaiter perished near limit
offside rear tyre starting to perish on sidewalls and tread
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front brake pads nearing wear limit
nearside outer CV gaiter perished near limit
offside rear tyre starting to perish on sidewalls and tread
both front outer CV gaiters badly cracked
offside front tyre cracked close to cords
rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both front outer CV gaiters badly cracked
offside front tyre cracked close to cords
rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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W473 NAD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W473 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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W473 NAD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 May 2000.
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