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W268 UTW

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 UTW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016
Pass 22 Oct 2015 137,341 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 130,678 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 119,349 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 119,136 miles

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 high (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 rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 111,116 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 105,901 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 105,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 104,897 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 104,643 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 91,581 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 91,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 85,608 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

N/S DIP BEAM PATTERN POOR.

N/S/R SERVICE BRAKE EFFORT LOW.

Pass 10 Jun 2006 70,190 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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W268 UTW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W268 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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What year was W268 UTW registered?

W268 UTW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W268 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W268 UTW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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