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W171 URF

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,753 mi
Last recorded59,753 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 URF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 59,753 miles

heavy corrosion under vehicle

top stop lamp inop

Fail 30 Jul 2016 59,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

heavy corrosion under vehicle

top stop lamp inop

Pass 4 Aug 2015 55,217 miles

corrosion apparent throughout vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2015 55,198 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion apparent throughout vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,683 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 50,560 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front steering rack arm inner ball shank joints slight play

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corrosion around flexi hose mounts

nearside and offside rear inner sill's corrosion in area's

offside outer sill corrosion in area's

Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,378 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Exhaust bracket insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 46,372 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust bracket insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 43,587 miles

nearside and offside rear inner sill's corrosion

offside front brake pads look to be getting low check soon

offside outer sill corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,913 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside floor to inner sills front to rear corrosion

nearside and offside rear inner sills corrosion

offside outer sill corrosion

slight corrosion nearside and offside rear brake pipes

very slight signs of wear to nearside rear wheel bearing when wheel rotated

Fail 26 Jul 2011 40,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside floor to inner sills front to rear corrosion

nearside and offside rear inner sills corrosion

offside outer sill corrosion

offside rear tyre tread cracked and slight distortion to tyre change soon

slight corrosion nearside and offside rear brake pipes

very slight signs of wear to nearside rear wheel bearing when wheel rotated

Pass 17 Jul 2010 38,650 miles

rear brake pipes slight corrosion in areas

slight movement nearside and offside front bottom ball joints

Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,480 miles

Front wipers split on edges but not smearing screen

Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,575 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 30,688 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 27,991 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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W171 URF 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 W171 URF, 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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What year was W171 URF registered?

W171 URF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W171 URF safe to buy?

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