MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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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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W491 NAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 2000.
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