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W448 NBL

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,234 mi
Last recorded65,234 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 NBL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 65,234 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower CAT heatshield loose

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 58,856 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear - perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 58,834 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Interior rear view mirror missing

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear - perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 52,653 miles

Interior rear view mirror missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill - at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 52,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Interior rear view mirror missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill - at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 46,159 miles

Nearside Front wheel - slight tightness by hand

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose - slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 46,159 miles

Nearside Front wheel - slight tightness by hand

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose - slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 44,571 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 43,518 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

small oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2021 43,518 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

small oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2020 42,850 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 42,850 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 41,057 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,331 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,632 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,764 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,637 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 29,184 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,376 miles

both front tyres are wearing slightly on edges and have some stonecut damage in places (stepped tread) - will need attention soon

Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,551 miles

all four tyres have some stonecut damage in places

offside front tyre is wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,800 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,730 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,845 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,870 miles

interior mirror loose

Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,173 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,136 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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W448 NBL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W448 NBL, 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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W448 NBL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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