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W278 UAC

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,159 mi
Last recorded90,159 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 UAC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 90,159 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front wing damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front sill near door piller

nearside outter sill damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2012 90,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front wing damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front sill near door piller

nearside outter sill damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2011 80,991 miles

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

front brake pads worn low . front brake discs worn . exhaust slightly leaking

Pass 8 Feb 2011 80,991 miles

front brake pads worn low . front brake discs worn . exhaust slightly leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2010 72,379 miles

o/s front door play in hinges

Fail 16 Feb 2010 72,379 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

o/s front door play in hinges

Pass 16 Feb 2009 63,739 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 63,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

main beam tell tail waring lamp staying on.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 54,761 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 47,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 47,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 40,650 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 40,650 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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W278 UAC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W278 UAC, 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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W278 UAC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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