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W283 UTW

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,630 mi
Last recorded71,630 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 UTW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 71,630 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 71,629 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 57,639 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 57,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 46,228 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 44,517 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,542 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,874 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 40,874 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 39,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/front tyre has cracks to rubber

Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,386 miles

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

o/s/front tyre has cracks to rubber

Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,907 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011
Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,329 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 31,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,297 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,869 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,042 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,457 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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W283 UTW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W283 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 W283 UTW registered?

W283 UTW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W283 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W283 UTW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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