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W473 NAU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,116 mi
Last recorded98,116 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 NAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 98,116 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 89,088 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 81,872 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 81,871 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,487 miles

Both fron t headlamp covers becom ing stained

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 64,922 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 60,899 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 60,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,246 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 56,209 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 50,334 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 44,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W473 NAU, 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 W473 NAU registered?

W473 NAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W473 NAU safe to buy?

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