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W397 WUA

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,110 mi
Last recorded42,110 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 WUA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,110 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 40,930 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 40,930 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 39,181 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 39,181 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 36,525 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 34,649 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 34,649 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 34,649 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W397 WUA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W397 WUA, 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 W397 WUA registered?

W397 WUA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W397 WUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W397 WUA shows 9 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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