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W308 NBU

2000 Nissan Micra

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,784 mi
Last recorded72,784 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 NBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 72,784 miles

Front X Member Corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 72,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front X Member Corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 69,767 miles

Car Been Under Sealed

Front Crossmember Corroed

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 66,655 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 66,653 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)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 64,233 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 64,233 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 58,882 miles

slight corrosion n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills

Pass 5 May 2011 55,868 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 51,887 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 48,641 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 44,084 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 40,145 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 36,651 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 36,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 NBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NBU, 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 NBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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