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W496 AHR

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,360 mi
Last recorded150,360 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 AHR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2019 150,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail/floor (6.1.1 (c) (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))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail /floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear inner wing /boot floor holed & corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner wing boot floor holed & corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 140,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise front crossmember corroded

advise n/s/r brake pipe corroded

advise o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on edges

Fail 20 Jul 2018 140,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted and light unit (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise front crossmember corroded

advise n/s/f wheel nuts fitted wrong way round

advise n/s/r brake pipe corroded

advise o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2017 132,615 miles

advise handbrake pivot worn

advise rear number plate deteriorated

advise slight blow on centre exhaust box

advise slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

advise sump corroded and slight leak

Fail 27 Jul 2017 132,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

advise front brake pads look low

advise front discs worn and corroded

advise handbrake pivot worn

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and tread getting low 165/60/14

advise o/s/f tyre bold on outer edge and tread low 165/60/14

advise rear number plate deteriorated

advise slight blow on centre exhaust box

advise slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

advise sump corroded and slight leak

Pass 3 Aug 2016 127,393 miles

oil leak

rear n/plate tarnished

Fail 3 Aug 2016 127,393 miles

Nearside Front 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads worn thin

oil leak

rear n/plate tarnished

Pass 11 Aug 2015 111,232 miles

advise front exhaust joint corroded

advise handbrake pivet worn

advise n/s and o/s rear sill ends corroded

advise n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

advise rear bumper damaged

advise rear number plate deteriorated

advise sump corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 104,774 miles

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

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on edges and nail in tread

advise rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow

advise sump corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 104,774 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on edges and nail in tread

advise rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow

advise sump corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,423 miles

advise o/s/f wiper blade split on end

advise rear exhaust box rusty

advise slight oil leak from sump

advise slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 19 Mar 2013 99,423 miles

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

advise o/s/f wiper blade split on end

advise rear exhaust box rusty

advise slight oil leak from sump

advise slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 26 Mar 2012 95,951 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2010 88,217 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 74,435 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 74,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 64,725 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate disfigered

Pass 23 Aug 2007 60,487 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 60,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,457 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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W496 AHR 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 60%.

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 W496 AHR, 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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W496 AHR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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