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V218 NAB

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,065 mi
Last recorded96,065 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV218 NAB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 96,065 miles

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury corrosion around boot lock (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame covered in underseal

Fail 18 May 2026 96,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury corrosion around boot lock (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear sub frame covered in underseal

Pass 6 Jun 2025 92,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2025 92,148 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights and side lights (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 79,476 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp poor image

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 68,797 miles

rear tyres slightly perished. (20 years old).

Fail 1 Jun 2023 68,711 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear tyres slightly perished. (20 years old).

Pass 26 May 2022 56,435 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror which would result in MOT FAILURE. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 56,429 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror which would result in MOT FAILURE. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 46,235 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 46,235 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 46,205 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 45,953 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 45,584 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 43,559 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 43,086 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 42,637 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 42,637 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,900 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,364 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2011 40,911 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 40,366 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,866 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 39,292 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,625 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 37,761 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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V218 NAB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V218 NAB, 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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V218 NAB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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