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W473 UPU

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,267 mi
Last recorded49,267 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 UPU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 49,267 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 47,745 miles

All 4 suspension components corroded

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 46,601 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 45,868 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 45,843 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 43,910 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 43,846 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 40,970 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre cracking side wall

Pass 19 Nov 2016 39,513 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking outer wall

Pass 13 Nov 2015 37,919 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 37,621 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Nov 2014 37,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Nov 2013 37,510 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 37,510 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Nov 2012 37,155 miles

n/s/r o/s/r tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 5 Nov 2011 36,430 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 22,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers split

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres perrished

Pass 28 Nov 2009 18,256 miles

both front tyres perished on walls

nearside rear tyre perished on walls

Pass 15 Nov 2008 16,364 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 15,229 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 14,983 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 14,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2006 14,360 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 14,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W473 UPU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W473 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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W473 UPU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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