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W421 UTW

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,308 mi
Last recorded74,308 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 UTW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 74,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 74,041 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill in arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 63,328 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 57,806 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 53,813 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cut not to cords

Fail 19 Jun 2020 53,772 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake sticking

Offside Front tyre cut not to cords

Pass 10 May 2019 49,840 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 34,941 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 34,819 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2017 24,352 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 23,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 23,887 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 23,470 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 22,468 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 21,343 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 20,670 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 20,459 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,786 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,226 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,248 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,697 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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W421 UTW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W421 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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W421 UTW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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