MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,797 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
General underbody corrosion
Headlights poor condition
Slight play in both steering rack joints
Steering Rack damp and weeping oil
Suspension bushes and gaiter perished
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
General underbody corrosion
Play in both steering rack joints
Suspension gaiter perishing
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)
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)
Coil springs corroding
Exhaust corroding
Nearside General underbody corrosion
Coil springs corroding
Exhaust corroding
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
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
Both front cv gaiters are deterated
o/s/f tyre cracked and perished
o/s/r tyre badly cracked/perished
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
rear number plate starting to de-face
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
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)
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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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