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W491 NAU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,378 mi
Last recorded133,378 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 NAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2017 133,378 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front cross member corroded

nearside wiper split on ends

Pass 26 Jan 2016 128,990 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

front cross member has slight corrosion outside prescribed areas

Fail 21 Jan 2016 128,941 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle floor to sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

front cross member has slight corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 30 Dec 2014 118,759 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 106,659 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 106,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 93,033 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front wiper blades split slightly

front exhaust heatshield rattling

nearside front x member corroded slightly

Fail 28 Dec 2012 93,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front wiper blades split slightly

front exhaust heatshield rattling

nearside front x member corroded slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2012 82,105 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

front exhaust sheild loose and rattling

Fail 23 Jan 2012 82,105 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front exhaust sheild loose and rattling

Pass 19 Jan 2011 69,047 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 58,902 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,956 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 44,347 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 40,006 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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W491 NAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc 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 W491 NAU, 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 W491 NAU registered?

W491 NAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W491 NAU safe to buy?

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