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W485 PRL

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,421 mi
Last recorded61,421 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 PRL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,421 miles

rear axle & rear suspension corroded but not holed at time of test

Fail 12 Jul 2016 61,421 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

rear axle & rear suspension corroded but not holed at time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2015 60,007 miles

REAR AXEL CORRODED

Fail 3 Aug 2015 59,991 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking BREATHER PIPE AND CORRODED (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CUP MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH BADLY CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

REAR AXEL CORRODED

Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,936 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 58,129 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 58,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 56,300 miles

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

one of the offside washer jets is blocked

vehicle becoming rusty underneath

Pass 5 Jan 2012 54,180 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 54,180 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 51,719 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 49,596 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 49,596 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 47,473 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 45,177 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 45,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 41,755 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 37,794 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 PRL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W485 PRL, 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 PRL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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