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W288 SBP

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,113 mi
Last recorded83,113 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 SBP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2021 83,113 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 81,341 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 81,341 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 78,799 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 76,558 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 74,629 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,660 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 71,650 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 68,435 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 68,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,498 miles

front crossmember corroded slightly

o/s handbrake low

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,426 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 57,176 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,438 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,461 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 40,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,579 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,731 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 19,496 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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W288 SBP is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W288 SBP, 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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W288 SBP is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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