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W331 NBU

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,361 mi
Last recorded81,361 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW331 NBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 81,361 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 76,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear booth tyres perished

battery insecure

underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2018 76,750 miles

battery insecure

underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear booth tyres perished

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 76,224 miles

Front crossmember corrodlng

Fail 24 May 2016 76,224 miles

Front crossmember corrodlng

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 75,052 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 75,052 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,456 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 73,011 miles

corrosion to both rear sills

Fail 17 Jun 2013 73,001 miles

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

corrosion to both rear sills

Pass 22 Jun 2012 70,358 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,821 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 66,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2010 62,321 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 48,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 48,765 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 43,380 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,380 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 37,947 miles

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

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 12 Apr 2006 32,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W331 NBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc 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 W331 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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W331 NBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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