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W527 YAR

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,117 mi
Last recorded72,117 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW527 YAR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 72,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 67,165 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 67,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 63,085 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 63,085 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 58,646 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking up

Pass 19 Jan 2013 42,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear no-plate delaminating.

Fail 19 Jan 2013 42,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear no-plate delaminating.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,627 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside headlamp adjuster broken

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2012 35,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

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

nearside headlamp adjuster broken

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2010 29,649 miles

front b/pads look low ( not clearly visible )

Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,798 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 23,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel system cleaner advised

Fail 18 Aug 2008 14,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

split rear wiper

Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,958 miles

split rear wiper

Pass 31 Aug 2007 7,804 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 7,463 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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W527 YAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W527 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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W527 YAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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