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W247 UTW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,375 mi
Last recorded81,375 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW247 UTW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 81,375 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 81,375 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s/f and n/s/f (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,907 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

air filter cover insecure

battery terminals loose

Fail 26 Feb 2020 76,907 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

air filter cover insecure

battery terminals loose

Pass 2 Oct 2018 75,052 miles

centre brake light disconnected

Fail 2 Oct 2018 75,052 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

centre brake light disconnected

Pass 6 Oct 2017 70,943 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 70,943 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 67,867 miles

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

Nearside Front ball joint slight play

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,745 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 61,139 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 61,139 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,859 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 47,568 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,459 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 41,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,387 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 24,383 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 18,786 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 14,039 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 7,647 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 7,647 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 5,992 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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W247 UTW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W247 UTW, 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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W247 UTW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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