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W283 CBL

2000 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,954 mi
Last recorded115,954 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 CBL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 115,954 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 May 2015 115,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 102,049 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 102,037 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2013 94,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2013 94,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 83,612 miles

surface rust all under body

Pass 14 Dec 2010 77,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

surfac rust front crossmember

Pass 9 Dec 2009 67,275 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 67,265 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,594 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 42,214 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 30,658 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 30,658 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W283 CBL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Grey 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 W283 CBL, 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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W283 CBL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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