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W494 NLF

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,592 mi
Last recorded106,592 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 NLF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 106,592 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 99,426 miles

Rear sills have minor corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2018 99,426 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear sills have minor corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,565 miles

Corrosion on rear but not near any prescribed area

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Corrosion on front wing

Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,757 miles

corrosion to front lower cross member but not in prescribed area

nearside parking brake effort is slightly low

parking brake effort only just made minimum effort & may need adjustment or repair

Fail 21 Jun 2016 87,757 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner arch at rear (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to front lower cross member but not in prescribed area

nearside parking brake effort is slightly low

parking brake effort only just made minimum effort & may need adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Jun 2015 81,194 miles

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

nearside parking brake effort is slightly low.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 73,473 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

offside wiper split at ends

Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,373 miles

front lower cross member starting to corrode

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Jun 2013 70,368 miles

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

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

front lower cross member starting to corrode

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 May 2012 65,634 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 59,053 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 59,053 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 53,523 miles

O/S & N/S FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT !!

Fail 12 Jun 2009 44,658 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,658 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 37,371 miles

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,205 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,601 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 24,007 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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W494 NLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W494 NLF, 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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W494 NLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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