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W496 NAW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,841 mi
Last recorded87,841 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 NAW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 87,841 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 87,841 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 87,840 miles

both outer sills light corroson

Pass 24 May 2018 87,002 miles

both outer sills light corroson

front brake discs slightly warped

Pass 5 May 2017 84,519 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Near rear suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Near rear suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 5 May 2017 84,519 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Near rear suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Near rear suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 May 2016 81,370 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 79,201 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 79,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2014 73,302 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,984 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 66,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 60,779 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,225 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,836 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,521 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,964 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 20,956 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 NAW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W496 NAW, 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 NAW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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