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W566 GCT

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,061 mi
Last recorded122,061 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 GCT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 122,061 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 120,682 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 117,286 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 114,492 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 109,108 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 109,107 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 99,688 miles

"fluffing" to offside front seat belt webbing

Fail 26 Nov 2010 99,688 miles

"fluffing" to offside front seat belt webbing

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 92,195 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 92,194 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 83,808 miles

middle stoplamp inoperative -section 1.3 page 1

Fail 24 Nov 2008 83,808 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

middle stoplamp inoperative -section 1.3 page 1

Pass 13 Dec 2007 75,660 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 75,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2006 66,891 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 57,754 miles

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

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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W566 GCT is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W566 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W566 GCT registered?

W566 GCT is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W566 GCT safe to buy?

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