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W452 NBL

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,536 mi
Last recorded79,536 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW452 NBL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 79,536 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2016 79,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,997 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 73,996 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)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 73,783 miles

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

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,699 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 58,279 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 58,272 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 51,843 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

chassis and suspension components rusty

exhaust rusty

nearside front tyre worn close to limits

offside front tyre worn to limits on inner edge

rear exhaust blowing

stonechips front screen

Fail 27 Jan 2012 51,843 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

chassis and suspension components rusty

exhaust rusty

nearside front tyre worn close to limits

offside front tyre worn to limits on inner edge

rear exhaust blowing

stonechips front screen

Pass 14 Dec 2010 48,560 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres on limits on edges

Fail 13 Dec 2010 48,560 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres on limits on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2009 43,461 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 42,460 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside hand brake effort low

Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,170 miles

nearside aim on lower limits

tyre side walls perished

Fail 14 Dec 2007 39,170 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

nearside aim on lower limits

tyre side walls perished

Pass 28 Jul 2006 36,159 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 36,159 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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W452 NBL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W452 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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W452 NBL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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