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W474 NAD

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

52,687 mi
Last recorded52,687 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 NAD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2026 52,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 52,675 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 80,943 miles

Front anti roll bar drop links slight play / bushes worn - both sides

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 80,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords / perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perished also (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front anti roll bar drop links slight play / bushes worn - both sides

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 72,087 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 72,084 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 67,836 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 67,834 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 67,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 67,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 66,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 66,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 65,563 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,973 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 64,973 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 64,381 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 63,032 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 63,032 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 61,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 53,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 47,471 miles

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2011 41,365 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 41,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 35,453 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,308 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 29,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,949 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 19,895 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,201 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 12,605 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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W474 NAD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 W474 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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What year was W474 NAD registered?

W474 NAD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W474 NAD shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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