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W491 GAK

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,783 mi
Last recorded88,783 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 GAK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 88,783 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 88,783 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 83,683 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 83,682 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 79,923 miles

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 79,903 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 75,907 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 72,035 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door drops when opened

Fail 28 Jul 2011 72,035 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,636 miles

adv battery ins

adv exhaust heat shield ins front

adv front disc worn

Fail 4 Aug 2010 66,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 61,823 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 56,212 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 51,294 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 51,294 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,326 miles

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

inside of vehicle is like a bustbin needs a clean

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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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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