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W243 NDB

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

46,929 mi
Last recorded46,929 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 NDB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 46,929 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 46,929 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,600 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 44,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,670 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 41,664 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 38,773 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,773 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,281 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 34,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,201 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 30,201 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 25,515 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 19,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 19,051 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 17,559 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 15,874 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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W243 NDB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W243 NDB, 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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What year was W243 NDB registered?

W243 NDB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W243 NDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W243 NDB shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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