MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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RETEST - previous items only checked
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
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
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of W497 NRL?
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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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