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W459 MBB

2000 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,202 mi
Last recorded83,202 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 MBB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2016 83,202 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired substandard repairs to prescribed areas (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded complete sills and floors inner and outer front and rearand closing panels excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front crossmember (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded entire underbody (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2015 68,722 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 68,722 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,439 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 60,439 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake pads getting low

slight exhaust leak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

surfae rust underbody and brake pipes

Pass 8 Feb 2013 49,850 miles

front coil springs corroded-both front c.v boot slightly deteriorated-chassis+sills corroded-brake pipes surface rust-rear coil springs corroded-unable to check welding properly due to been covered in uknown substance.

Fail 6 Feb 2013

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rpont coil springs corroded-both front c.v boots slightly deteriorated-chassis+sills corroded-barke pipes surface rust-rear oil springs corroded-

Pass 6 Feb 2012 47,767 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 47,767 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,271 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 44,274 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 44,274 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 42,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,821 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 35,925 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 29,255 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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W459 MBB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W459 MBB, 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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W459 MBB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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