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W485 AHR

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

96,551 mi
Last recorded96,551 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 AHR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2019 96,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch and sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill section. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch and sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Boot lid and near side rear lamp damaged.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 95,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 95,342 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 93,883 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both sides (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both sides (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

rear both sides Brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 1 Jul 2017 93,883 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 Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both sides (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both sides (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

rear both sides Brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,050 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both sides (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both sides (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking on the side walls

Fail 28 Jun 2016 92,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working fitted bulb free of charge (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted aim free of charge (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported fitted rubber mounting free of charge (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both sides (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both sides (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking on the side walls

Pass 25 Jun 2015 90,343 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front exhaust joints corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracking on walls

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 90,342 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front exhaust joints corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracking on walls

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 88,750 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 88,750 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 86,981 miles

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

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode.

Fail 21 Jun 2013 86,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 85,192 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 85,192 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 83,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 83,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2010 77,528 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 68,907 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2009 68,906 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2008 63,653 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2007 56,633 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2006 49,818 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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W485 AHR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W485 AHR, 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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W485 AHR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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