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W486 MMS

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,021 mi
Last recorded131,021 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW486 MMS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 131,021 miles

crack in front number plate

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

tape on offside front wing

Pass 27 May 2014 125,241 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 20 May 2014 125,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2013 121,227 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 121,225 miles

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 115,002 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 103,642 miles

rear number plate ditiriorating

Fail 12 Mar 2011 103,642 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate ditiriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2010 94,818 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system at front join/mounting bracket weakening by corrosion, but intact at time of test

offside rear tyre worn shoulders, and 2.5mm tread depth in areas

rear registration plate detertiorating, but still legible on test

Fail 22 Mar 2010 94,818 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system at front join/mounting bracket weakening by corrosion, but intact at time of test

offside rear tyre worn shoulders, and 2.5mm tread depth in areas

rear registration plate detertiorating, but still legible on test

Pass 16 Mar 2009 84,391 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front tyre worn outer shoulder, and damage to outer side wall

rear registration plate deteriorating, but still legible at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2008 73,549 miles

offside wiper blade splitting but clearing screen on test

Fail 17 Mar 2008 73,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside wiper blade splitting but clearing screen on test

Pass 23 Mar 2007 64,653 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 64,653 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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W486 MMS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W486 MMS, 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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W486 MMS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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