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W471 YCR

2000 Nissan Micra

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

130,973 mi
Last recorded130,973 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 YCR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 130,973 miles

c/v gaitors perished

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 9 Dec 2013 130,973 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

c/v gaitors perished

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 19 Dec 2012 129,065 miles

emissions unstable

front crossmember badly holed,corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2012 129,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions unstable

front crossmember badly holed,corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2011 127,210 miles

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

Fail 21 Dec 2011 127,210 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2010 122,145 miles

front crossmember badly corroded

front tyre treads very low

o/s/r sill corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2010 122,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front crossmember badly corroded

front tyre treads very low

o/s/r sill corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2009 117,598 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 117,598 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2008 113,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 105,087 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 105,087 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise o/s front spot light condition+o/s front head light glass condition advise replacement

advise slight condensation in h/light

Pass 15 Aug 2006 93,813 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 93,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

centre brake light not working

o/s/f fog light not working

small hole o/s headlight

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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W471 YCR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 W471 YCR, 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 W471 YCR registered?

W471 YCR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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