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W487 MBB

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,646 mi
Last recorded56,646 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 MBB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 56,646 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 56,645 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,177 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 55,358 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 55,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 54,093 miles

Exaust system corroded

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 54,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exaust system corroded

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 51,890 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 50,432 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,116 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 50,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,920 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,571 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 49,568 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,208 miles

slight corrosion front crossmember n/s

Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,135 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 44,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 37,293 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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W487 MBB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W487 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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W487 MBB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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