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W498 NAD

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,864 mi
Last recorded131,864 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 NAD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 131,864 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 131,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. near side front is 165/60/14 the other three are 165/65/14 (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 120,949 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 120,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 115,489 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 113,482 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,243 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 59,917 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 56,142 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 56,142 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,012 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 53,001 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 49,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f + o/s/f brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r service brake has slight bind

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f + o/s/f brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r service brake has slight bind

Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,308 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,422 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 37,634 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,965 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 NAD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W498 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 W498 NAD registered?

W498 NAD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W498 NAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W498 NAD shows 18 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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