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W461 MBB

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

110,486 mi
Last recorded110,486 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW461 MBB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 110,486 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear rear wheel arch inner quarter bumper holed

Fail 15 Jun 2022 110,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear rear wheel arch inner quarter bumper holed

Pass 23 Jun 2021 108,811 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 108,811 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 106,631 miles

severe surface corrosion underside

Fail 22 Jun 2020 106,630 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

severe surface corrosion underside

Pass 23 Apr 2019 102,851 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 102,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 101,073 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 98,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 98,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 96,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

lower rear crossmember support bar has worn bushes underside

Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,662 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 94,662 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 89,686 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 89,686 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 86,825 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 83,627 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 77,710 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 63,268 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 63,268 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 46,427 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 38,452 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 38,452 miles

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)

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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W461 MBB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W461 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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W461 MBB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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