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W308 KBU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,589 mi
Last recorded70,589 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 KBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 70,589 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 64,789 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2016 64,790 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 64,314 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 60,600 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,606 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 57,604 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 55,504 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 52,714 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 49,700 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 46,589 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 46,589 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 May 2009 43,453 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 43,453 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 39,585 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 35,646 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 31,485 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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W308 KBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W308 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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W308 KBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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