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W279 YOH

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,997 mi
Last recorded78,997 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 YOH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 78,997 miles

All suspension components corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Sill's + wheel arch's corroded. Both.

Slight surface rust underneath.

Fail 22 Aug 2023 78,994 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced including - inner sill's & wheel arch's. Both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Sill's + wheel arch's corroded. Both.

Slight surface rust underneath.

Pass 3 Aug 2022 78,673 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight surface corrosion on underneath of car

Pass 10 Aug 2021 73,214 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2020 70,916 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 69,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 65,595 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 65,595 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,962 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 61,962 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 59,514 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 56,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 May 2015 56,552 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2014 55,765 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,278 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 55,278 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,895 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 54,308 miles

c.v boots cracked

front brake discs pitted

front indicator bulbs starting to fade

offside front brake hose ferrulle corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,756 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 51,756 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,980 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,275 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,900 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,709 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 37,709 miles

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

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

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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W279 YOH is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W279 YOH, 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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W279 YOH is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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