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W485 WBV

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

46,900 mi
Last recorded46,900 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 WBV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 46,900 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 46,898 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2021 41,512 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides close to failure criteria (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides, slightly cracked/perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 41,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides close to failure criteria (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides, slightly cracked/perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 38,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides slightly cracked/perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 38,362 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides slightly cracked/perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 34,628 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 34,243 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 34,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 33,578 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 32,937 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 32,237 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 31,576 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Feb 2013 30,946 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 30,085 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,208 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 28,070 miles

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

slight vehicle structure corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2010 28,070 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leaks

power steering belt slightly cracking

slight vehicle structure corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2009 26,842 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general oil leaks

n/s/f wiperblade split

Pass 6 Feb 2008 25,585 miles

high level brake light not working if fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,966 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,238 miles

washers poor

Fail 30 Jan 2006 22,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

washers poor

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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W485 WBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W485 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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W485 WBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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