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W497 KNT

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,693 mi
Last recorded64,693 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 KNT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 64,693 miles

both front cv boots cracked

slight play o/s/f top shock mount

Pass 1 Oct 2016 63,236 miles

front brake pads getting low and n/s brake binding slightly

n/s catalyst mounting bracket corroded away and adrift

Pass 3 Oct 2015 61,813 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 59,509 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,862 miles

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

both rear tyres deterioated /cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,342 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres deterioated/cracked

child seat fitted to near side front seat

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,011 miles

both rear tyres deterioating/cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,023 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,267 miles

front cross member corroded in two places

power steering belt cracked

rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2008 47,442 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks inside walls

o/s front brake slightly draging

Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,442 miles

both rear tyres have cracks inside walls

o/s front brake slightly draging

Pass 26 Sep 2007 46,524 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack - inner sidewalls

Pass 31 May 2006 44,033 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s front tyre inner wall slight lunp

Fail 31 May 2006 44,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s front tyre inner wall slight lunp

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 KNT is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KNT, 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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What year was W497 KNT registered?

W497 KNT is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W497 KNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W497 KNT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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