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W497 MSG

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,393 mi
Last recorded46,393 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 MSG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2017 46,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 44,388 miles

corrosion at top of fuel filler neck

corrosion build up on all metal brake pipes

corrosion build up on underside of vehicle and suspension components

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 9 Feb 2016 44,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside centre floor (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside centre floor (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner wing (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear lower inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear upper spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear upper spring mount (2.4.A.3)

corrosion at top of fuel filler neck

corrosion build up on all metal brake pipes

corrosion build up on underside of vehicle and suspension components

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2015 42,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion build up around top of filler neck

corrosion build up on underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Feb 2015 42,814 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion build up around top of filler neck

corrosion build up on underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Feb 2015 42,794 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 40,500 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 38,189 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,766 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,280 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 33,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side wiper blade torn

Pass 9 Feb 2010 29,883 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,120 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 22,912 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 19,559 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 15,499 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 15,499 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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W497 MSG 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 64.7%.

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 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 W497 MSG, 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 MSG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 June 2000.

Is W497 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W497 MSG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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