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W297 KBU

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

52,427 mi
Last recorded52,427 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 KBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,427 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

Lower all suspenions front and rearcorroded slightlyall over

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis rail (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis rail (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 51,324 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2014 51,323 miles

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

rear axle corroded

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,518 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 49,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,677 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 47,676 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

main beam light staying on dash

Fail 28 Sep 2011 45,125 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,125 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 28 Sep 2010 43,153 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,153 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,504 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 39,618 miles

Offside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Fail 2 Jan 2009 39,618 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 38,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 6 Jul 2007 38,202 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 37,887 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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W297 KBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 W297 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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W297 KBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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