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W396 UTW

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,091 mi
Last recorded71,091 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW396 UTW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2016 71,091 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch around fuel filler neck (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch around shocker (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer c v gaiter perished

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded and weak

brake pipes corroded

under body and around suspension corroded some areas weak

Pass 27 Jul 2015 67,752 miles

offside and nearside rear inner wings excess corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2015 361,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

offside and nearside rear inner wings excess corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2014 64,629 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 64,619 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,781 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 56,710 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 56,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 52,797 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,941 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 44,934 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 41,217 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 41,217 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2007 37,454 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 37,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006

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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W396 UTW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W396 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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W396 UTW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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