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W499 NLF

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,567 mi
Last recorded65,567 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 NLF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 65,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 65,557 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 53,177 miles

both rear tyres perishing .......

front brake pads appear low .......

Fail 25 Sep 2021 53,177 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perishing .......

front brake pads appear low .......

Pass 30 Sep 2020 47,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked & water damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear inner sills corroded

front bumper damage

front exhaust section corroded

offside front wheel arch corroded

slight dampness around steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2020 47,109 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked & water damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear inner sills corroded

front bumper damage

front exhaust section corroded

offside front wheel arch corroded

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2019 43,153 miles

Damage to front bumper

Exhaust corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked/water damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 43,091 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Damage to front bumper

Exhaust corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked/water damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 38,042 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 38,034 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2017 32,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Accident damage to front of vehicle

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 26,476 miles

Slight binding front wheels / brakes

Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,168 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both seat backs have movement in hinges

nearside rear wheel slighlty binding

Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,920 miles

Slight misting of fluid found on PAS pipes/pump. No leak aparent.

Various surface corrosion to suspension, steering, brake and drive componants.

Pass 2 May 2013 25,587 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,148 miles

age cracking on o/s/front tyre

corrosion on exhaust

dampness around power steering pump

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 14 Apr 2011 24,699 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres age cracking

slight dampness around power steering rack

small stone chips on windscreen

some corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2010 23,867 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearsid front side wall age cracked

offside rear tyre age cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,646 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 21,200 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 19,747 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 19,747 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,772 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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W499 NLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W499 NLF, 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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W499 NLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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