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W473 NAD

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,118 mi
Last recorded124,118 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 NAD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 124,118 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 124,114 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 112,931 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake pads low

Pass 27 Apr 2015 101,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 101,746 miles

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 101,630 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 95,934 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 95,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 91,041 miles

nearside outer CV gaiter perished near limit

offside rear tyre starting to perish on sidewalls and tread

Fail 20 Mar 2013 91,040 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 85,006 miles

both front outer CV gaiters badly cracked

offside front tyre cracked close to cords

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2012 85,006 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 79,476 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 79,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2010 74,195 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 70,804 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 66,887 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 66,887 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 62,601 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 58,089 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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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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