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W346 MBU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,266 mi
Last recorded53,266 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW346 MBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 53,266 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 53,124 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front 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 5 Feb 2009 45,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f wiper blade torn

wipers not operating automatically when switched on

Fail 5 Feb 2009 45,758 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f wiper blade torn

Pass 6 Feb 2008 40,725 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 40,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 36,838 miles

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

front wiper motor not parking in correct position

Pass 7 Mar 2006 34,222 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 MBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W346 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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What year was W346 MBU registered?

W346 MBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W346 MBU safe to buy?

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