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W487 NBU

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,050 mi
Last recorded79,050 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 NBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,050 miles

front cross-member corroded

slight leak steering rack

Pass 11 Oct 2019 77,447 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018
Pass 29 Sep 2017 73,481 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 72,324 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 70,060 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,105 miles

nearside rear inner tyre wall perished/cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2013 48,787 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,787 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,411 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 39,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,398 miles

o/s outer c/v gaitor perishing

Fail 18 Oct 2011 38,398 miles

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

o/s outer c/v gaitor perishing

Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,690 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 36,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,092 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 33,322 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,568 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,251 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 26,792 miles

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

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 NBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W487 NBU, 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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What year was W487 NBU registered?

W487 NBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W487 NBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W487 NBU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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