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W399 BCF

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,480 mi
Last recorded140,480 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW399 BCF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 140,480 miles

front cross member corroded

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2018 140,480 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front cross member corroded

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2017 132,876 miles

Front cross member has some corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2017 132,876 miles

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

Front cross member has some corrosion

Pass 10 May 2016 125,737 miles

Front drop links have some perishing

Front lower slam panel has some corrosion

Minor blows from front exhaust

Fail 9 May 2016 125,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel / inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Front drop links have some perishing

Front lower slam panel has some corrosion

Pass 11 May 2015 118,974 miles

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

minor blow centre exhaust

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2014 111,460 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 7 May 2014 111,179 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 May 2013 102,757 miles

centre exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

front crossmember hold not within 30cm of any suspension or breaking system

Fail 8 May 2013 102,757 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)

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

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

front crossmember holed not within 30cm of any suspension or braking system

Pass 9 May 2012 94,810 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 94,810 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 88,223 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 88,223 miles

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

front crossmember slighly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 83,327 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 78,473 miles

both front tyres wearin on the edges

both numberplate bulbs a little dim

Pass 24 Apr 2008 71,103 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 60,075 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 52,794 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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W399 BCF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W399 BCF, 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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W399 BCF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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