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W485 GBE

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,616 mi
Last recorded77,616 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 GBE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,616 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 77,539 miles

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

advise small hole outer rear sill

Pass 25 Sep 2013 102,828 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 102,557 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Advise water expansion bottle holed

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 99,194 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2011 93,748 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

advise exhaust heat shield loose

advise rear centre stop light hanging loose

Fail 11 Sep 2010 88,668 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 88,668 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 82,613 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 82,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 75,602 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 63,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 63,364 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 51,196 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 50,705 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2005 35,889 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 GBE is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GBE, 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 W485 GBE registered?

W485 GBE is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W485 GBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W485 GBE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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