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W266 KBU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,633 mi
Last recorded74,633 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 KBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 74,633 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front top rear brakepipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear brakepipes from limiter valve to rear flexipipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear brakepipes into rear wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching the wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on shoulders

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 74,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front and middle outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle inner sill to floor (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front top rear brakepipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear brakepipes from limiter valve to rear flexipipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear brakepipes into rear wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching the wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on shoulders

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2013 99,055 miles

cracks to offside front cv rubber gaitor

Fail 9 Dec 2013 99,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cracks to offside front cv rubber gaitor

Fail 6 Dec 2012 92,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cracks to offside front outer driveshaft rubber gaitor

Pass 6 Dec 2012 92,385 miles

cracks to offside front outer driveshaft rubber gaitor

Pass 12 Nov 2011 85,513 miles

brake fluid needs replacing

cracks to nearside front driveshaft rubber gaitor

Fail 12 Nov 2011 85,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid needs replacing

cracks to nearside front driveshaft rubber gaitor

Pass 20 Nov 2010 79,718 miles

N/S/Rear tyre has cracks on sidewalls.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 71,994 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 63,705 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 56,966 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 56,966 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 50,563 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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W266 KBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W266 KBU, 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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W266 KBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W266 KBU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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