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W538 YAR

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,117 mi
Last recorded15,117 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 YAR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 15,117 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside frontal accident damage repaired,repairs appear o.k?? nearside front crossmember repaired appears o.k??

Fail 5 Feb 2009 15,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside frontal accident damage repaired,repairs appear o.k?? nearside front crossmember repaired appears o.k??

Pass 29 Sep 2007 13,122 miles

nearside front chassis leg repaired appears to be o.k

Fail 29 Sep 2007 13,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front chassis leg repaired appears to be o.k

Pass 30 Sep 2006 11,524 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 11,414 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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W538 YAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W538 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 W538 YAR registered?

W538 YAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W538 YAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W538 YAR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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