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W131 MBN

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,314 mi
Last recorded94,314 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 MBN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2015 94,314 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front crossmember corroded not within prescribed area

Fuel pipes showing corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R tyre perished advise new

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear subframe showing corrosion

Windscreen marked N/S

Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,350 miles

Front cross member corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 76,194 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2013 76,194 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,097 miles

both dipp patterns not great,spare tyre deflated,front crossmember-underbody and components in places slightly corroded,brake pedal travel bit more than normal-investigate

nearside rear shocker bit damp,exhaust/heat covers slightly deteriorating,front b/discs corroded,offside front tyre wearing low on tread

oil leak/spill in places-investigate

osf anti roll bar link washers deteriorating,footbrake/pedal feels bit spongy-investigate

sills-underbody in places corroded,nsf position lamp came on with slight delay

Fail 20 Mar 2012 70,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

both dipp patterns not great,spare tyre deflated,front crossmember-underbody and components in places slightly corroded,brake pedal travel bit more than normal-investigate

nearside rear shocker bit damp,exhaust/heat covers slightly deteriorating,front b/discs corroded,offside front tyre wearing low on tread

oil leak/spill in places-investigate

sills-underbody in places corroded,nsf position lamp came on with slight delay

Pass 26 Mar 2011 62,590 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 62,588 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,237 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,261 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 51,261 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,165 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,662 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 40,662 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 34,043 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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W131 MBN is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W131 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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W131 MBN is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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