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W449 CUG

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,261 mi
Last recorded86,261 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 CUG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2017 86,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 74,195 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jan 2016 74,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at 2x joints (7.1.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 61,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are slightly cracked/perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear brake application is slightly uneven

front lower cross member is slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre is slightly cracked/perished

o/s/f tyre has a little cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 6 Jan 2014 60,737 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 44,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,497 miles

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs inner faces corroded

front x member/rear inner sills rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2012 42,486 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs inner faces corroded

front x member/rear inner sills rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2010 40,164 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,989 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 33,263 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,273 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 29,467 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 29,467 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,741 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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W449 CUG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W449 CUG, 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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W449 CUG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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