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W501 FON

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,446 mi
Last recorded70,446 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 FON
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 69,553 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 69,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,189 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 65,178 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,557 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 56,557 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 50,886 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 45,181 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 39,083 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 33,509 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,007 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 32,377 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 32,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 31,485 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 30,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,708 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,218 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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W501 FON is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W501 FON, 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 W501 FON registered?

W501 FON is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W501 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for W501 FON shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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