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W551 GFG

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,358 mi
Last recorded72,358 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 GFG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,358 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded near bias valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

boot floor vents and OSR chassis rail outers excessively corroded

Oil leak sump rusted through ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 72,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded near bias valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

boot floor vents and OSR chassis rail outers excessively corroded

Oil leak sump rusted through ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 65,045 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

high level stop not working

underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2017 65,038 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

high level stop not working

underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2016 59,583 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Offside inner sill corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2016 59,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 54,490 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level stop light not working

Fail 18 Feb 2015 54,489 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level stop light not working

Pass 11 Feb 2014 51,080 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Fail 11 Feb 2014 51,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Pass 12 Feb 2013 43,771 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Feb 2012 38,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Feb 2011 31,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 23,541 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 23,541 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 11,680 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 10,117 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 9,751 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 9,395 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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W551 GFG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W551 GFG, 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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W551 GFG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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