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W143 YPU

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,300 mi
Last recorded108,300 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 YPU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 May 2018 108,300 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working warning light perminately on (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill rusty and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member near engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wing rusty

Offside Outer sills rusty

Offside Outer sills rusty

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear flexy brake hose slightly perished

Offside Rear flexy brake hose slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

engine oil leak

Pass 23 May 2017 101,504 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 101,455 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 96,771 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 96,771 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 91,720 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 84,833 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 84,833 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 80,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2013 80,852 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 75,725 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 75,725 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,841 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 62,201 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 56,053 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,426 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 50,426 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,351 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,550 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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W143 YPU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W143 YPU, 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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W143 YPU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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