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W509 YAR

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,617 mi
Last recorded106,617 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW509 YAR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2022 106,617 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 97,256 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os to flexi s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroding

Rear lower inner sills corroding

coolant leak from water pump

Fail 10 Feb 2021 97,205 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision front of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os to flexi s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroding

Rear lower inner sills corroding

coolant leak from water pump

Pass 26 Feb 2020 93,446 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill area both inner sill areas..

Pass 25 Feb 2019 89,797 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat area and heatshield rattles.. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded..

Pass 22 Feb 2018 86,150 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 83,337 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 83,337 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 79,688 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 75,967 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 72,667 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 69,118 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play n/s/f hub

Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,118 miles

slight play n/s/f hub

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,411 miles

n/s headlamp damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2011 61,588 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,611 miles

both rear tyres cracking up/ splitting & close to limits.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,160 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,765 miles

oil leak on gearbox.

Fail 29 Feb 2008 48,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s front wiper starting to split.

oil leak on gearbox.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 43,142 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 36,647 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 36,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

gearbox noise? suspect thrust bearing.

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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W509 YAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W509 YAR, 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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W509 YAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 March 2000.

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