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W556 YAR

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,178 mi
Last recorded122,178 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 YAR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 122,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Inner CILLS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 9 Jul 2018 122,168 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 115,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroding

front wipers deteriorating

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge,becoming low on tread

offside front tyre wearing on edges

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 28 Jun 2016 109,689 miles

exhaust corroding

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 29 Jun 2015 103,232 miles

wheel trims fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2015 103,153 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,858 miles

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2013 92,709 miles

wheel trims fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2013 92,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on shoulders

wheel trims fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2012 87,400 miles

Both front wiper blades are split

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 82,309 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,243 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped.

Pass 5 Jul 2009 67,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 62,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 60,185 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 49,077 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 38,768 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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W556 YAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W556 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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W556 YAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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