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W538 UFV

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,457 mi
Last recorded49,457 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 UFV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2023 49,457 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 43,870 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 31,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 31,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 28,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch /end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 28,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Jan 2017 26,832 miles

0sr tyre perished*

brake discs corroded*

front anti roll bar link arm bushes heavily perished*

suspect rear shock absorbers leaking - but seals not clearly breached*

Pass 14 Jan 2016 25,832 miles

front tyres perished*

rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorated*

Fail 14 Jan 2016 25,832 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

front tyres perished*

rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorated*

Pass 21 Jan 2015 81,119 miles

Brake pipe to nsr hose rusting and brake hose ferruls generally rusting.

Exhaustvery rusty.

Osf indicator repeater damaged.

PLay in steering rack inbopard and outboard joints.

Fail 20 Jan 2015 81,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe to nsr hose rusting and brake hose ferruls generally rusting.

Exhaustvery rusty.

Osf indicator repeater damaged.

PLay in steering rack inbopard and outboard joints.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 25,218 miles

Brake hose ferrules rusting.

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Rear number plate delaminating.

Fail 20 Jan 2015 25,218 miles

Brake hose ferrules rusting.

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear number plate delaminating.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 24,904 miles

headlamp aims just within set limits, brake hose ferrules rusty.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 24,568 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, some play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,192 miles

headlamp patterns a little indistinctand on aim limits* osf track rod end worn andrubber displaced* brake hose ferrules heavily corroded* underbody and components heavily corroded in places -inc. axle beam, shock.abs.,etc.*

Pass 13 Jan 2011 23,618 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, headlamp aims just within set limjits.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 23,040 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, headlamp aimsjust within set limits.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 22,638 miles

HEADLAMP PATTERNS A LITTLE INDISTINCT AND ON AIM LIMITS* FRONT LOWER WISHBONES AND REAR AXLE BEAM HEAVILY RUSTED* UNDERBODY MUDDY AND DIFFICULT TO EXAMINE*

Fail 27 Jan 2009 22,638 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

HEADLAMP PATTERNS A LITTLE INDISTINCT AND ON AIM LIMITS* FRONT LOWER WISHBONES AND REAR AXLE BEAM HEAVILY RUSTED* UNDERBODY MUDDY AND DIFFICULT TO EXAMINE*

Pass 14 Jan 2008 21,614 miles

exhaust rusty in places, nsf cv boot deeply perished.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 71,688 miles

osr brakeperformance slightly noisey, being investigated.front exhaust very rusty.

Pass 17 Jan 2007
Pass 12 Jan 2006 20,401 miles

exhaust very rusty in places

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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W538 UFV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W538 UFV, 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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W538 UFV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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