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W597 UKL

2000 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,854 mi
Last recorded78,854 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 UKL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 78,854 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front cross member starting to corrode

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2017 78,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front cross member starting to corrode

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2016 72,437 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,719 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,973 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

O/S/F tyre low on inner edge, advise four wheel alignment.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

The N/S/R tyre has been run flat.

The front lower cross member is corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,573 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,711 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 53,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 15,220 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 15,220 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,989 miles

Advise N/S/F tyre side wall is slightly damaged

Advise both front wiper blades are starting to deteriorate

Advise front brake pads are getting low

Advise front exhaust heat shield is loose

Advise light corrosion in front cross member

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

Offside Outer Front 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)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 46,989 miles

Advise N/S/F tyre side wall is slightly damaged

Advise both front wiper blades are starting to deteriorate

Advise front brake pads are getting low

Advise front exhaust heat shield is loose

Advise light corrosion in front cross member

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front 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)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 43,909 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre is starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 43,909 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre is starting to deteriorate

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,177 miles

N/S/R Tyre perishing on sidewall.

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 36,355 miles

N/S/R Tyre perishing on outer sidewall.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 36,355 miles

N/S/R Tyre perishing on outer sidewall.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,420 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 31,420 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread but is to near iner side wall to repair

Pass 13 Jun 2005 26,076 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 26,076 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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W597 UKL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W597 UKL, 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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W597 UKL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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