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W303 UTW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

167,528 mi
Last recorded167,528 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 UTW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 167,528 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 165,573 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 164,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 164,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 163,953 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 27 Aug 2019 163,953 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 163,269 miles

Front Front crossmember corroded near front engine mounting bracket, but not excessive.

Fail 3 Sep 2018 163,269 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Fuel filler pipe to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Front crossmember corroded near front engine mounting bracket, but not excessive.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 162,610 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 161,401 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 161,401 miles

Centre Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Wiper blade rubber split

Pass 1 Sep 2015 150,097 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 138,915 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 124,587 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 105,919 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 105,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 94,684 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 94,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 80,084 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 80,084 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 69,310 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,853 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 47,073 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 18 Sep 2006 44,546 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 39,575 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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W303 UTW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red 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 W303 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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W303 UTW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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