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W491 UGC

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,347 mi
Last recorded93,347 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 UGC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 93,347 miles

Both Rear Tyre Sidewalls Perished

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 88,016 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Tyres Perishing

Fail 19 Nov 2013 87,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Tyres Perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2012 84,244 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 84,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 79,775 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 79,756 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 75,204 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 75,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 70,458 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both outer CV boots perishing

front brake discs slightly corroded; front pads slightly worn

o/s/r fog lamp repaired with tape

Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,442 miles

Battery insecure

centre brake light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2007 58,799 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 12 Sep 2006 52,153 miles

front bumper and number plate damaged

nearside handbrake cable support bracket broken

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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W491 UGC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W491 UGC, 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 W491 UGC registered?

W491 UGC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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