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W497 YCW

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,586 mi
Last recorded108,586 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 YCW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 108,586 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 95,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2013 95,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 91,326 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 83,734 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 83,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 76,656 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 76,656 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

both front outer c.v boots starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Feb 2009 65,529 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 65,529 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 58,190 miles

n/s/r foot and park brake giving lower readings,

Pass 10 Mar 2007 47,284 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 40,284 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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W497 YCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver 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 W497 YCW, 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 W497 YCW registered?

W497 YCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W497 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W497 YCW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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