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N985 BCE

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,797 mi
Last recorded107,797 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 BCE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2020 107,797 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking Power steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 105,646 miles

General underbody corrosion

Headlights poor condition

Slight play in both steering rack joints

Steering Rack damp and weeping oil

Suspension bushes and gaiter perished

Fail 4 Jan 2019 105,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Headlights poor condition

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play in both steering rack joints

Steering Rack damp and weeping oil

Suspension bushes and gaiter perished

Pass 19 Dec 2017 103,352 miles

General underbody corrosion

Play in both steering rack joints

Suspension gaiter perishing

Pass 30 Dec 2016 101,196 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel holes by corrosion but not affecting suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 101,196 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel holes by corrosion but not affecting suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 99,028 miles

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Nearside General underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2014 97,098 miles

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Pass 31 Dec 2013 94,704 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Tyres seem low on pressures and wearing on edges

exhaust corroding

Both rear and o/s/f tyres heavily cracked and perished

Play in n/s steering rack joint

Fail 30 Dec 2013 94,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

General underbody corrosion

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

Tyres seem low on pressures and wearing on edges

exhaust corroding

Both rear and o/s/f tyres heavily cracked and perished

Play in n/s steering rack joint

Pass 4 Jan 2013 92,412 miles

Both front cv gaiters are deterated

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre badly cracked/perished

Fail 3 Jan 2013 92,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Both front cv gaiters are deterated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre badly cracked/perished

Pass 6 Jan 2012 90,268 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 88,720 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 87,654 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 86,230 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 85,189 miles

rear number plate starting to de-face

Fail 9 Nov 2007 85,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear number plate starting to de-face

Pass 19 Oct 2006 84,046 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 83,075 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 83,075 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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N985 BCE is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N985 BCE, 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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N985 BCE is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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