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W496 UGC

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,105 mi
Last recorded94,105 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 UGC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,105 miles

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

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

Power steering system has a leak

Pass 25 Jul 2016 86,189 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 86,189 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 81,562 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,955 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,799 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 69,263 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 64,886 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

slight corrosion to suspension components

slight corrosion to underside of body

Fail 29 Jul 2011 64,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

battery clamped but not fully secured

slight corrosion to suspension components

slight corrosion to underside of body

Pass 19 Jul 2010 60,342 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,962 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipes corroding,fuel pipe corroding

front wipers smearing

nsr and osr chassis rails corroding by spring mounts and suspension mounts

nsr lamp damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2009 57,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake pads getting low

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipes corroding,fuel pipe corroding

front wipers smearing

nsr and osr chassis rails corroding by spring mounts and suspension mounts

nsr lamp damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,520 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/r tyre perishing; n/s/r tyre badly perished & worn on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2008 52,520 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

front number plate damaged

n/s/r lamp lens slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing; n/s/r tyre badly perished & worn on edges

slight corrosion both rear chassis rails

Pass 18 Sep 2007 46,218 miles

see advise sheet issued on 18/09/2007,test number 824851667241,numbers 07 and 08 rectified

Fail 18 Sep 2007 46,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate damaged

main beam tell tail staying on,recommend attention

nsf tyre side wall damage

nsr lamp damaged

os wiper smearing

osr tyre perishing,nsr tyre perishing worn on edges

power steering drive belt cracking

slight corrosion osr chassis rail

Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,282 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

front number plate damaged

slight wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2006 40,282 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

front number plate damaged

slight wall damage to n/s/f tyre

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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W496 UGC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W496 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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W496 UGC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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