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W428 UPU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,982 mi
Last recorded86,982 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW428 UPU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2022 86,982 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 85,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 85,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 12v5w capless (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 84,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 83,978 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 82,151 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 82,149 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 78,983 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 78,983 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 77,087 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 77,087 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 70,380 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 63,177 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge slightly.

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 63,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge slightly.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 54,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,245 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 44,051 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 40,917 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 37,825 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre side walls small cracks

Fail 11 Jul 2008 33,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre side walls small cracks

Pass 12 May 2007 26,990 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 23,279 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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W428 UPU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W428 UPU, 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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W428 UPU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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