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W291 UMJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,639 mi
Last recorded50,639 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 UMJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,639 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 50,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 41,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 41,337 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 37,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 37,529 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 33,931 miles

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

brake fluid close to minimum

Pass 19 Jul 2010 33,931 miles

brake fluid close to minimum

Pass 17 Jul 2009 28,160 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 24,626 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,323 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 21,588 miles

steering rack damp

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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W291 UMJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W291 UMJ, 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 W291 UMJ registered?

W291 UMJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W291 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W291 UMJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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