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W488 MBB

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,807 mi
Last recorded89,807 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 MBB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 89,807 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

front panel corroded

o/s & n/s front tyres side wall cracking

o/s & n/s rear tyres side wall cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2013 89,791 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

front panel corroded

o/s & n/s front tyres side wall cracking

o/s & n/s rear tyres side wall cracking

Pass 4 May 2012 86,491 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 86,411 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 11 May 2011 81,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 78,804 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 78,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 73,110 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 69,605 miles

slightly low effort on offside hanbrake

Fail 18 Jun 2008 69,605 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

slightly low effort on offside hanbrake

Pass 19 Jun 2007 60,299 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 60,299 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 51,752 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 45,705 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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W488 MBB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W488 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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W488 MBB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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