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W497 NRL

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,945 mi
Last recorded83,945 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 NRL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 83,945 miles

RETEST - previous items only checked

Fail 11 Apr 2011 83,928 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn low (2mm)

o/s/f drive shaft gaiter perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2010 73,015 miles

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

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

nearside rear seatbelt damaged and weakened

Pass 2 Mar 2009 64,518 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 64,453 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 53,519 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 NRL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NRL, 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 NRL registered?

W497 NRL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W497 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W497 NRL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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