MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear coil spring corroded
n/s/f cv boot twisted
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
o/s/f wishbourne bushes deteriorated
oil leak
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both rear coil spring corroded
n/s/f cv boot twisted
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
o/s/f wishbourne bushes deteriorated
oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front disc's n pads slightly worn and o/s/f brake is grabbing
most under vehicle covered with underseal
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front disc's n pads slightly worn and o/s/f brake is grabbing
most under vehicle covered with underseal
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
drivers door drops when opened
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
drivers door drops when opened
adv battery ins
adv exhaust heat shield ins front
adv front disc worn
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
adv battery ins
adv exhaust heat shield ins front
adv front disc worn
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
inside of vehicle is like a bustbin needs a clean
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W491 GAK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 W491 GAK, 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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W491 GAK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2000.
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