MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
oil leak
rear n/plate tarnished
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
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
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
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
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
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
o/s/f lower ball joint slight play
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
Oil leak
rear number plate disfigered
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)
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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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