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W498 UAR

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,966 mi
Last recorded54,966 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 UAR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 54,966 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 54,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 50,761 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 50,761 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 46,792 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 43,308 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 40,246 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 40,246 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 37,206 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 34,674 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 29,759 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 29,635 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 25,119 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 25,119 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 20,937 miles

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

off side front tyre is extensively perished/cracked.

off side rear tyre is extensively perished/cracked.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 20,786 miles

N/S/R tyre is aged and cracking

O/S/F tyre is aged and perished to sidewall

O/S/R tyre is aged and heavily cracked to sidewall

Fail 22 Feb 2016 20,786 miles

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

N/S/R tyre is aged and cracking

O/S/F tyre is aged and perished to sidewall

O/S/R tyre is aged and heavily cracked to sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,308 miles

Both front tyres are aged and cracking. 155/70 r13 75t

Pass 4 Mar 2014 19,780 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 19,418 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,019 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,650 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 15,322 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 13,996 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2008 12,471 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 10,721 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 8,561 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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W498 UAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W498 UAR, 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 W498 UAR registered?

W498 UAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 March 2000.

Is W498 UAR safe to buy?

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