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W493 KGR

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

59,125 mi
Last recorded59,125 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 KGR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 59,125 miles

UNDER VEHICLE CORRODE

Fail 8 Aug 2019 59,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR AXLE CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

UNDER VEHICLE CORRODE

Pass 31 Aug 2018 55,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside rear front and rear prescribed areas covered in wax

Fail 17 Aug 2018 55,817 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside rear front and rear prescribed areas covered in wax

Fail 20 Jul 2018 55,787 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2018 55,510 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill ( Centre ) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 May 2017 53,971 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 53,971 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 52,094 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 52,094 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wiper blade split at one end.

Pass 15 May 2015 50,334 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 50,334 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,149 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 49,149 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 47,182 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 47,182 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,645 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 44,644 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,127 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,519 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 39,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,358 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 33,109 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,995 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 25,967 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 25,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside brake drum excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W493 KGR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W493 KGR, 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 W493 KGR registered?

W493 KGR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W493 KGR safe to buy?

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