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2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,391 mi
Last recorded129,391 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 MBB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 129,391 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 129,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 115,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 20 Aug 2012 115,879 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Jul 2011 100,849 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2011 100,849 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 17 Jul 2010 88,432 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 76,628 miles

nearside front tyre slight cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 15 Jul 2009 76,628 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre slight cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2008
Fail 17 Jul 2008 65,964 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 61,611 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,409 miles

offside rear service brake efficiency not up † to known standard

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 MBB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MBB, 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 MBB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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