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W487 NAD

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,739 mi
Last recorded139,739 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 NAD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 139,739 miles

radiator support chassis member badly corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2014 139,739 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

radiator support chassis member badly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 120,515 miles

front cross member corroding

o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorating

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

wiper blade mark on o/s/f w/screen

Fail 17 Oct 2013 120,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front cross member corroding

o/s wiper blade rubber deteriorating

o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorating

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 18 Oct 2012 102,066 miles

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

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

airbag light stays on

front exhaust pipe heat shield rattling

n/s screen washer not touching windscreen

n/s wiper blade rubber deteriorating

slight wiper mark o/s/f windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2012 102,066 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

airbag light stays on

front exhaust pipe heat shield rattling

n/s screen washer not touching windscreen

n/s wiper blade rubber deteriorating

slight wiper mark o/s/f windscreen

Fail 13 Oct 2011 79,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 66,812 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 66,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 57,218 miles

Corrosion to o/s//f radiator support member.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,816 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 45,785 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 39,901 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 34,860 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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W487 NAD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W487 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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W487 NAD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W487 NAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W487 NAD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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