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W122 MBN

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,457 mi
Last recorded90,457 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 MBN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 90,457 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Exhaust heat shield clamp corroded through

Vehicle tested under wet conditions

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 90,456 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to exhaust system

Exhaust heat shield clamp corroded through

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle tested under wet conditions

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 79,374 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 66,535 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 66,535 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 66,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 52,791 miles

Front body work damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 52,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Front body work damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 50,788 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 38,836 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,836 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 33,607 miles

Nearside front CV gaiter perished.

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 27,261 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,518 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 23,782 miles

N/S/R brake slight noise in operation

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,782 miles

N/S/R brake slight noise in operation

Pass 7 Nov 2008 21,951 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,886 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 19,856 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 17,141 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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W122 MBN is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red 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 W122 MBN, 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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W122 MBN is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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