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W308 KYB

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,769 mi
Last recorded120,769 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 KYB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 May 2015 120,769 miles

Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 107,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front chassis member behind bumper badly corroded. Outside prescribed area. Engine mount still secure

Fail 19 May 2014 107,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front chassis member behind bumper badly corroded. Outside prescribed area. Engine mount still secure

Pass 23 May 2013 93,297 miles

front chassis member behind bumper very badly corroded. Outside prescribed area. Engine mount still secure

Fail 21 May 2013 93,260 miles

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

front chassis member behind bumper very badly corroded. Outside prescribed area. Engine mount still secure

Pass 18 May 2012 81,295 miles

front cross member,several corrosion holes ,outside prescribed area ,not affecting braking or steering

Pass 6 May 2011 71,525 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 71,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2010 58,284 miles

center stop light not fitted

Fail 8 May 2010 58,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

center stop light not fitted

Pass 22 May 2009 47,540 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 38,528 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,351 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 23,578 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 KYB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver 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 W308 KYB, 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 KYB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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