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W498 ECT

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,942 mi
Last recorded131,942 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 ECT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 131,942 miles

FRONT LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL CORRODED, NOT EXCESSIVE

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 131,939 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

FRONT LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL CORRODED, NOT EXCESSIVE

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 127,832 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 123,231 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 109,376 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 109,369 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 100,666 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 89,107 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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W498 ECT is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W498 ECT, 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 W498 ECT registered?

W498 ECT is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W498 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W498 ECT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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