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W498 KGR

2000 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,433 mi
Last recorded94,433 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 KGR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 94,433 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,728 miles

advise underbody poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2016 92,713 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)

Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

advise underbody poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2015 91,460 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 91,455 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Axle beam modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

advise underbody poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2014 90,074 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 90,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 87,972 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 87,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,340 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 85,332 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 83,798 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 82,301 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 79,106 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 70,993 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 70,991 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2007 63,353 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 63,353 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 55,262 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 55,083 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 KGR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W498 KGR, 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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W498 KGR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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