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W42 UHG

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,589 mi
Last recorded86,589 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 UHG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,589 miles

front brake pads lowish

front lower cross member showing early corrosion

o/s door dented

Pass 2 May 2014 81,531 miles

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

Nearside front tyre starting to crack up in tread

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 81,531 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside front tyre starting to crack up in tread

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,630 miles

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre perished & cracks showing

Fail 26 Apr 2013 75,630 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)

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

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

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre perished & cracks showing

Pass 25 Apr 2012 70,781 miles

engine management light stopping on

outer wall of o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,118 miles

O/S rear tyre perrished

Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,984 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 63,984 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,665 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 50,113 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2008 50,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 May 2007 33,718 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN IT.

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 33,718 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN IT.

Pass 16 May 2006 25,030 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 21,944 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 21,944 miles

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)

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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W42 UHG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W42 UHG, 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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W42 UHG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 August 2000.

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