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W524 MSG

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,478 mi
Last recorded93,478 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW524 MSG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2016 93,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings extensive corrosion throughout wheel arch, as marked area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings extensive corrosion throughout wheel arch area, as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wing lip corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,214 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 89,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 85,704 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,260 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 79,002 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre badly cut on side wall

Pass 2 Jul 2012 79,002 miles

Offside front tyre badly cut on side wall

Pass 27 Jun 2011 74,632 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 74,630 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,649 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 71,648 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 64,981 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,558 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 44,621 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,724 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 34,724 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 26,141 miles

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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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W524 MSG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W524 MSG, 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 W524 MSG registered?

W524 MSG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 June 2000.

Is W524 MSG safe to buy?

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