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W496 NAD

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,512 mi
Last recorded93,512 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 NAD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 93,512 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 91,011 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sides front crossmember covered in heavy bodyfiler/undersealants.

chassis corroded.

offside outer sill covered in bodyfiller/undersealants.

Fail 11 Mar 2017 90,989 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four tyre's have crack's due to age

Pass 14 Mar 2016 87,227 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 87,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 23 May 2015 86,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

front of car damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,233 miles

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

front breaks slightly uneven (rbt)

front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Jun 2014 83,232 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front breaks slightly uneven (rbt)

front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2013 80,878 miles

front brake discs pitting

front bumper damaged

tread wearing low on front tyres

Fail 8 Jun 2013 80,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs pitting

front bumper damaged

tread wearing low on front tyres

Pass 16 Jun 2012 78,817 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

slight pitting on front brake discs

Fail 16 Jun 2012 78,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing low on edges

slight pitting on front brake discs

Pass 11 Jun 2011 73,945 miles

front brake discs pitting,slight cracking on front tyres

Fail 11 Jun 2011 73,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs pitting,slight cracking on front tyres

Pass 19 Jun 2010 70,529 miles

damage to front bumper

front brake discs pitting

front tyres wearing on edges/cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2010 70,529 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs pitting

front tyres wearing on edges/cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2009 66,445 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 66,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 63,264 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 60,847 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 51,473 miles

rear tyre close to limit †

wiper blades squeeky (not smearing)

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 NAD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NAD, 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 NAD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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