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W457 WBV

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,140 mi
Last recorded111,140 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 WBV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 111,140 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing

many underside suspension components and floor/chassis heavily corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2014 110,931 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing

many underside suspension components and floor/chassis heavily corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 107,010 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear body member corroded and holed,not within prescribed area.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 107,010 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

offside rear body member corroded and holed,not within prescribed area.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 102,296 miles

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

many underside body and suspension components heavily surface rusted

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2012 102,296 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

many underside body and suspension components heavily surface rusted

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2011 97,525 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres ageing

front tyres "incorrect" size

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2011 97,494 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres ageing

front tyres "incorrect" size

offside front brake binding slightly

front body cross member severly corroded adjacent to engine mount member

Pass 4 Mar 2010 94,519 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front tyres "incorrect" size

rear tyres age cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2010 94,519 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres "incorrect" size

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2009 89,388 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 89,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 77,614 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 68,568 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 68,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 59,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WBV, 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 WBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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