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W501 NLF

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,966 mi
Last recorded132,966 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 NLF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 132,966 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2013 132,964 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2012 124,964 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)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2012 124,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 116,825 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 116,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 105,719 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 93,968 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 93,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 93,834 miles

FRONT DISCS HAVE BEEN CLEANED ( GROUND ) BUT EFFICIENCY IS FINE

Fail 20 Aug 2008 93,825 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 91,100 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 80,586 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 NLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W501 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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W501 NLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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