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W518 YAR

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,519 mi
Last recorded104,519 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 YAR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 104,519 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 104,519 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 97,875 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2017 85,966 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2017 85,966 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slight wear inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear handbrake binds on after use

Pass 8 Aug 2016 72,368 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 65,470 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 58,743 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 56,484 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,681 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 49,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,253 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,257 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 36,255 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,288 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 33,288 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 31,230 miles

near side rear tyre deteriorating

off side rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 3 Oct 2007 29,392 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 29,392 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,573 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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W518 YAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W518 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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What year was W518 YAR registered?

W518 YAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W518 YAR safe to buy?

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