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W331 YNO

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,539 mi
Last recorded105,539 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW331 YNO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 105,539 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front lower arm ball joint securing nut split pin broken

Fail 21 Jul 2019 105,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes into brake compensator unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust corroded

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front lower arm ball joint securing nut split pin broken

Pass 9 Aug 2018 98,412 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 98,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/6014 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 92,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine warning light displayed on instrument panel

Pass 14 Aug 2016 90,379 miles

Horn tone poor.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Mil light on.

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 90,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing no split pin in ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlight condensated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Horn tone poor.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Mil light on.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear service brake reading low,slight bind to both rear brakes.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 88,010 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 88,010 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 85,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 85,526 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 77,957 miles

engine management light on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 77,957 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 69,293 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

drivers seat has movement in back rest

e.m light on

rear shock absorbers stiff

various under vehicle corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2012 69,293 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

drivers seat has movement in back rest

e.m light on

rear shock absorbers stiff

various under vehicle corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,112 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jul 2010 52,162 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Aug 2009 43,908 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,257 miles

slight play in offside front top suspension mounting

Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,927 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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W331 YNO is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W331 YNO, 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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W331 YNO is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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