MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,287 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front inner rack arm play evident
Offside Front top mount worn
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system corroded
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front inner rack arm play evident
Offside Front top mount worn
Offside Wheel arch corrosion
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front door dented
Offside Front rust evident on wheel arch
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front door dented
Offside Front rust evident on wheel arch
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
all tyres appear under inflated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front discs and pads worn
Front discs and pads worn
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r tyrestread is lifting and wall is perished
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r tyre tread is lifting
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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W159 YPU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 W159 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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W159 YPU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 June 2000.
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