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W338 MBU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

54,540 mi
Last recorded54,540 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 MBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,540 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 54,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,363 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 52,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front door mirror glass perished

Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,184 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 50,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking at pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,075 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 48,075 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cylinder to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 45,402 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 45,382 miles

Nearside 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,958 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 41,916 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,593 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 38,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,500 miles

front exhaust heat shield loose/poor condition - advise attention

n/s front tyre getting close to limit (outer edge worn thin)

n/s rear tyre in poor condition (tread cracking)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 36,500 miles

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

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

front exhaust heat shield loose/poor condition - advise attention

n/s front tyre getting close to limit (outer edge worn thin)

n/s rear tyre in poor condition (tread cracking)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,859 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 35,857 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipes corroding - advise attention

Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,279 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 35,278 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s front tyre getting close to wear indicators

n/s front wiper blade starting to split - advise replace

Fail 10 Mar 2009 34,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s front tyre getting close to wear indicators

n/s front wiper blade starting to split - advise replace

Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,728 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 31,413 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 25,048 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2005 16,754 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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W338 MBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 W338 MBU, 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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W338 MBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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