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W56 UHG

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,401 mi
Last recorded72,401 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 UHG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,401 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s inner sill corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2015 72,050 miles

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

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

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

o/s inner sill corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2014 69,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 69,783 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 65,434 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 65,434 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 59,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,637 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,314 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,261 miles

both c.v boots getting perished

both rear tyre inner and outer walls showing signs of cracking

brake pipes to rear cylinders getting corroded

exhaust getting corroded

rear number plate laminates getting separated

some corrosion rear undersills and chassis rails

Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,299 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,905 miles

n/s/rear footbrake slightly 'lazy'

Fail 15 Jul 2008 41,905 miles

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

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

n/s/rear footbrake slightly 'lazy'

Pass 11 Jul 2007 36,754 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 36,754 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 32,131 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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W56 UHG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W56 UHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W56 UHG registered?

W56 UHG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W56 UHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W56 UHG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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