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W628 UCW

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,437 mi
Last recorded115,437 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW628 UCW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 115,437 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 115,437 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 107,133 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 93,026 miles

Oil leak

high rear brake imbalance

slight dampness/staining to PAS rack and pipes

Fail 29 Apr 2015 93,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

high rear brake imbalance

slight dampness/staining to PAS rack and pipes

Pass 29 Apr 2014 81,572 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre wall.

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 81,370 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre wall.

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,464 miles

Several small cuts in nearside rear tyre wall.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 67,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Several small cuts in nearside rear tyre wall.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,205 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,170 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 39,170 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 28,805 miles

o/s/f inner wing failing coil spring

Fail 29 Jun 2010 28,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f inner wing failing coil spring

Pass 25 Jun 2009 22,138 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 21,027 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,027 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,473 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,538 miles

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 1 Jul 2005 10,608 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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W628 UCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W628 UCW, 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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W628 UCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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