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W457 NBL

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,891 mi
Last recorded114,891 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 NBL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2023 114,891 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision wing (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2022 112,886 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 110,818 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 109,047 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 105,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 102,331 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 98,848 miles

both front indicators starting to show white light

front wipers smeary

Pass 7 Mar 2016 94,471 miles

1x washer blocked either side

both front indicators starting to show white light

Fail 7 Mar 2016 94,471 miles

1x washer blocked either side

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front indicators starting to show white light

Fail 2 Mar 2015 91,040 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust rattle from CAT

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 91,040 miles

Exhaust rattle from CAT

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 88,284 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,653 miles

Front number plate is damaged

Slight bind on both front wheels when spun

Spots of surface rust on the underside of vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 83,248 miles

corrosion front cross member

Fail 4 May 2012 83,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion front cross member

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2011 80,797 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 80,797 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 78,234 miles

both front cv boots deteriorated

o/s/f tyre on legal limit and needs changing asap

Pass 15 Jan 2010 67,371 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 67,366 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 55,103 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 55,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front outer cv gaiters perishing

Front brake discs corroding on inner faces

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

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

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

Play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Rear numberplate discolouring

Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,385 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 43,385 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,894 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 24,562 miles

reverse light not working

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2006 24,562 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear number plate water damaged

reverse light not working

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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W457 NBL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W457 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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W457 NBL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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