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W556 GCT

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,780 mi
Last recorded92,780 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 GCT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 92,780 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 89,730 miles

Offside inner sill and floor has light corrosion not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 28 Nov 2016 89,772 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside inner sill and floor has light corrosion not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2015 87,569 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 84,705 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 84,629 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 81,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 79,066 miles

front coil springs rusty. o/s & n/s rear inner sills rusty. rear back box rusty. n/s/f child seat fitted. under-trays fitted.

Fail 17 Nov 2012 79,066 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

front coil springs rusty. o/s & n/s rear inner sills rusty. rear back box rusty. n/s/f child seat fitted. under-trays fitted.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 77,399 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre have a cut

offside front tyre worn

Fail 26 Nov 2011 77,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre have a cut

offside front tyre worn

Fail 27 Nov 2010 74,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 74,993 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 65,683 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 61,623 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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W556 GCT is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W556 GCT, 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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W556 GCT is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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