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W346 MBN

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,303 mi
Last recorded119,303 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW346 MBN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 119,303 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 119,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect plus aim not checked (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x2 (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 107,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 107,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 107,697 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

centre/rear exhaust badly corroded at join

front exhaust mount broken due to corrosion but still supported

Pass 13 Feb 2014 96,634 miles

oil leak engine/ sump area.

underside surface corroded. rear suspension and exhaust corroded.

Fail 13 Feb 2014 96,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn.

oil leak engine/ sump area.

underside surface corroded. rear suspension and exhaust corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2013 88,137 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 83,560 miles

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2011 77,088 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front shock absorber has slight play in piston

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Feb 2011 77,088 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front shock absorber has slight play in piston

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Apr 2010 69,433 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front cross-member corroded

interior bonnet release catch insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,433 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front cross-member corroded

interior bonnet release catch insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,513 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 63,513 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 55,554 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front pipe heat shield broken (cause of rattle)

offside wiper slightly split

Fail 3 May 2008 55,494 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front pipe heat shield broken (cause of rattle)

offside wiper slightly split

Pass 23 May 2007 47,813 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 May 2006 38,984 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 38,418 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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W346 MBN is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W346 MBN, 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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W346 MBN is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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