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W38 MFB

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,756 mi
Last recorded32,756 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 MFB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 32,756 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack weeping from nearside gaitor area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded slightly (0.1 (b))

rear axle assembly generally corroded around suspension trailing arm/track control arm mounting brackets

Fail 7 May 2019 32,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% nearside rear effort low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack nearside gaitor area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded slightly (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

power steering fluid reservoir level below minimum

rear axle assembly generally corroding around suspension trailing arm/track control arm mountings

Pass 27 Apr 2018 28,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2017 24,384 miles

Central stop light not working

Pass 6 May 2016 22,174 miles

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 16 Apr 2015 18,330 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 18,330 miles

Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 2 May 2014 13,448 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear tyres perrishing

general corrosion to all front steering and suspension components

ns wiper blade split

Fail 30 Apr 2014 13,445 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear tyres perrishing

general corrosion to all front steering and suspension components

ns wiper blade split

Pass 23 Apr 2013 13,305 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear tyres perrished

Fail 22 Apr 2013 13,303 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear tyres perrished

Pass 26 Apr 2012 13,176 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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)

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 12,919 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

impact damge nsf wing

Fail 7 May 2010 12,492 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 12,492 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 10,794 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2009 10,794 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 10,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cuts to nearside front tyre sidewall

front index plate damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2007 9,058 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 4 May 2006 8,520 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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W38 MFB 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 70%.

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 W38 MFB, 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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W38 MFB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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