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W531 NLF

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,241 mi
Last recorded90,241 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 NLF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 90,241 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 90,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

main beam warning light stays on dimmley when dipped on

Pass 29 Oct 2016 84,559 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,330 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)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 76,330 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 68,785 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,785 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 62,678 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre tread cracking and perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,625 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 55,625 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,567 miles

offside rear tyre crscking on edge of tread

Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,936 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 32,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,585 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 25,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,824 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 19,162 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,587 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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W531 NLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W531 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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What year was W531 NLF registered?

W531 NLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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