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W117 MBA

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,248 mi
Last recorded110,248 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 MBA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 110,248 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 102,455 miles

Slight corrosion to front cross member

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 102,450 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion to front cross member

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 93,512 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 93,510 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2020 87,206 miles

Offside Rear floor corroded but not in any prescribed area

Fail 15 Jan 2020 87,200 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor corroded but not in any prescribed area

Pass 24 Jan 2019 86,771 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 85,827 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 85,067 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 84,268 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 83,386 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 83,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r brake binding (unable to test n/s/r wheel bearing)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 82,237 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 42,534 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 41,215 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 39,508 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,463 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,542 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,656 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 33,654 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,439 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 28,605 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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W117 MBA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W117 MBA, 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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W117 MBA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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