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W506 YCW

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,574 mi
Last recorded97,574 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW506 YCW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 97,574 miles

front brake balance 25% slight bind offside front

Fail 23 May 2017 97,574 miles

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

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

front brake balance 25% slight bind offside front

Pass 9 May 2016 86,599 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 86,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 May 2015 78,675 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front registration plate damaged

offside front arch corroded

Fail 6 May 2015 78,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front registration plate damaged

offside front arch corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r brake pipes coverd with protective sealant obscured view not allowing full inspection

under body corrosion front to rear

Fail 30 Apr 2013 70,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,138 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 65,497 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 60,539 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 60,539 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 55,361 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 50,648 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 46,142 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 41,848 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 41,848 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 37,688 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 37,688 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W506 YCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W506 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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W506 YCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W506 YCW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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