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W481 MBB

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,408 mi
Last recorded87,408 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 MBB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 87,408 miles

Front lower panel corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 83,438 miles

Front slight damage on number plate

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

Pass 21 May 2016 77,110 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 74,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front bumper damaged

Pass 22 May 2014 74,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 69,534 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 69,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 May 2012 62,372 miles

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

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 62,372 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 54,798 miles

both front discs slight pitted

Fail 4 May 2011 54,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front discs slight pitted

Fail 6 May 2010 85,846 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 85,846 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 39,232 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 32,232 miles

Scuffing and small cuts to the sidewall of the N/S/R tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2007 30,095 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 26,008 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 26,008 miles

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

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

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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W481 MBB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W481 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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W481 MBB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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