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W511 YAR

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,435 mi
Last recorded113,435 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW511 YAR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 113,435 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 113,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 112,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 112,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 112,098 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brakes both sides slight bind not to excess

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near LSPV (3.6.B.2c)

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

anti roll bar drop link fouling on exhaust

Fail 16 Sep 2015 112,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low cant adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low cant adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch chalked (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brakes both sides slight bind not to excess

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near LSPV (3.6.B.2c)

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

anti roll bar drop link fouling on exhaust

Pass 10 Sep 2014 111,633 miles

front roadwheels stiff to rotate by hand

front tyres worn low on edges

nearside drive shaft gaiter in poor condition

steel pipe to nearside rear flexy hose corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 109,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear inner wheelarches corroded

front crossmember corroded

offside front brake binding close to excessive

Fail 7 Sep 2013 109,872 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear inner wheelarches corroded

front crossmember corroded

offside front brake binding close to excessive

Pass 11 Sep 2012 109,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front crossmember corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 109,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front crossmember corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 108,049 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 105,971 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 102,777 miles

both front outer c.v boots slight perished

centre exhaust catalyst support welding mount slight corroded

front number plate slight loose

handbrake travel high

horn sounds slight harsh

rear left suspension bump stop missing

rear left suspension damper top end of input insert slight corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2010 102,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front outer c.v boots slight perished

centre exhaust catalyst support welding mount slight corroded

front number plate slight loose

handbrake travel high

horn sounds slight harsh

rear left suspension bump stop missing

rear left suspension damper top end of input insert slight corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2009 96,174 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 84,956 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 84,956 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 75,916 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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W511 YAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red 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 W511 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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W511 YAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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