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W516 GAK

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,609 mi
Last recorded114,609 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW516 GAK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 114,609 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 105,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 105,137 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 90,457 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 88,906 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking around the tyre wall and tread

Engine/gearbox has a minor leakage of oil

Fuel tank strap is corroding

Rear exhaust pipe and back box mount are corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 88,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both rear tyres are cracking around the tyre wall and tread

Engine/gearbox has a minor leakage of oil

Fuel tank strap is corroding

Rear exhaust pipe and back box mount are corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 86,660 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 82,351 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 71,486 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,012 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,506 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,507 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,885 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,690 miles

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

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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W516 GAK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W516 GAK, 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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W516 GAK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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