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W61 CUG

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,135 mi
Last recorded79,135 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 CUG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 79,135 miles

Engine M.I.L. on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 May 2013 79,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Engine M.I.L. on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside wiper insecure.

Fail 2 May 2012 73,601 miles

Engine managment light on.

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

Front X member corroding.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 2 May 2012 73,601 miles

Engine managment light on.

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

Front X member corroding.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 May 2011 70,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 70,036 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 65,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

corrosion to front crossmember

rear bumper not 100% secure

Fail 14 May 2010 65,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

corrosion to front crossmember

rear bumper not 100% secure

Pass 20 May 2009 55,909 miles

nearside rear tyre perrishing

offside rear tyre perrishing

rear bumper and fixings broken due to accident

spare wheel well damaged due to accident

Fail 15 May 2009 55,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre perrishing

offside rear tyre perrishing

rear bumper and fixings broken due to accident

spare wheel well damaged due to accident

Pass 6 Aug 2007 50,002 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 42,363 miles

slight play in offside rack arm.

slight weep from power steering rack.

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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W61 CUG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W61 CUG, 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 W61 CUG registered?

W61 CUG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 August 2000.

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