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W397 BFC

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,251 mi
Last recorded84,251 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 BFC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 84,251 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 84,248 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 80,511 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 76,265 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 76,263 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,858 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 68,039 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 63,438 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 58,004 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 58,004 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 53,020 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 53,020 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 46,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,313 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 40,763 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 34,481 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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W397 BFC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W397 BFC, 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 W397 BFC registered?

W397 BFC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W397 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W397 BFC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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