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W475 WBV

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,177 mi
Last recorded79,177 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW475 WBV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 79,177 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle underside generally corrodded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 79,177 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle underside generally corrodded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 73,540 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 73,539 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 71,626 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box has a minor leak

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside headlamp bracket broken but headlamp secure

Offside inner wheel arch corroded but not dangerous

Fail 22 Jan 2019 71,625 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box has a minor leak

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside headlamp bracket broken but headlamp secure

Offside inner wheel arch corroded but not dangerous

Pass 24 Jan 2018 68,759 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 64,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear flat spot on tyre

Fail 13 Jan 2017 64,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear flat spot on tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2016 54,276 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,565 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 50,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 47,774 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and lipped on edges. advise full inspection

Fail 9 Jan 2014 47,774 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs corroded and lipped on edges. advise full inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2013 44,823 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery insecure

both front brake discs lipped and corroded on edges.

Fail 9 Jan 2013 44,818 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery insecure

both front brake discs lipped and corroded on edges.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 40,452 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 40,452 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 38,492 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 38,492 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,193 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,728 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,974 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 19,258 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 19,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 19,097 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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W475 WBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W475 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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W475 WBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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