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W178 YHK

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,549 mi
Last recorded157,549 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 YHK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 157,549 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S front brake binding slightly

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 157,549 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S front brake binding slightly

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 145,775 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on under body panels

rattle from heatshield

Fail 23 Mar 2012 145,775 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on under body panels

rattle from heatshield

Pass 21 Mar 2011 133,229 miles

corrosion on n/s rear brake pipe going into hose

corrosion on under body panels

Fail 21 Mar 2011 133,229 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on n/s rear brake pipe going into hose

corrosion on under body panels

Pass 19 Mar 2010 121,721 miles

corrosion on exhaust sections and heat shield rattling

front chassis crossmember badly corroded

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front brake rubbing slightly

Fail 20 Mar 2009 110,691 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on front chassis crossmember

small stone chips in windscrean

Pass 20 Mar 2009 110,691 miles

corrosion on front chassis crossmember

small stone chips in windscrean

Pass 19 Mar 2008 96,761 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 96,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 83,578 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 62,665 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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W178 YHK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W178 YHK, 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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W178 YHK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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