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W497 NAD

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,508 mi
Last recorded110,508 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 NAD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 110,508 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 110,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 107,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front indicators colour faded

front number plate cracked and deteriorating slightly

n/s/f roadwheel outer rim slightly damaged

o/s outer c.v. gaiter worn and splitting

o/s/r light lenses cracked

rear of inner door sills corroding

Fail 25 May 2011 107,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front indicators colour faded

front number plate cracked and deteriorating slightly

n/s/f roadwheel outer rim slightly damaged

o/s outer c.v. gaiter worn and splitting

o/s/r light lenses cracked

rear of inner door sills corroding

Pass 13 May 2010 103,210 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 May 2010 103,164 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 97,731 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 97,731 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 86,793 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 86,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2007 76,967 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 71,386 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 62,441 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 NAD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 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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What year was W497 NAD registered?

W497 NAD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W497 NAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W497 NAD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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