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W303 SBP

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,820 mi
Last recorded87,820 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 SBP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 May 2019 87,820 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Front position lamps (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp mounting broken but not insecure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 79,819 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 15 May 2018 79,815 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner bottom wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner bottom wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Central Rear brake light not working

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 May 2017 79,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and perished

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 19 May 2017 79,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and perished

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 10 May 2016 77,561 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 77,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 73,855 miles

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

bind at offside front brake

Fail 13 May 2015 73,855 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

bind at offside front brake

Pass 13 May 2014 69,761 miles

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

slight bind at offside front brake

Fail 13 May 2014 69,761 miles

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

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

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

slight bind at offside front brake

Pass 16 May 2013 66,970 miles

Slight bind from offside front brake

Pass 10 May 2012 65,359 miles

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

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 9 May 2011 63,063 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 63,063 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 60,714 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 58,026 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 54,992 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 51,060 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 46,858 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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W303 SBP is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W303 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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W303 SBP is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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