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W497 BHD

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,832 mi
Last recorded73,832 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 BHD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 73,832 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded all round all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 66,292 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 65,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 56,139 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,782 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 44,221 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,978 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

FRONT CROSSMEMBER HAS TRACES OF FILLER

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

all four shocks corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 30,975 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

FRONT CROSSMEMBER HAS TRACES OF FILLER

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

all four shocks corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 17,946 miles

all brake flexi ferrules rusty.

inspectec all brake pipes best as possible due to underseal.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 16,875 miles

both front tyres sidewalls cracked

n/s/r tyre inner sidewalk cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2011 15,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all 4 tyres sidewalls slightly cracked

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2010 14,723 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 13,504 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all 4 tyres inner side wealls cracked

Fail 19 Apr 2008 12,214 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front washers poor

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 19 Apr 2008 12,214 miles

both front washers poor

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Apr 2007 10,856 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 9,594 miles

front brakes 23% out of bal

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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W497 BHD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W497 BHD, 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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W497 BHD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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