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W48 BBW

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

53,970 mi
Last recorded53,970 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 BBW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 53,970 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 48,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 48,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 45,850 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 45,829 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 44,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 44,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 43,623 miles

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

Front no plate cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2017 42,598 miles

Front no plate cracked

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 42,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front no plate cracked

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 40,722 miles

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

Rear 165/60/14 tyres old & cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2016 40,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect check bulb (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear 165/60/14 tyres old & cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2015 40,114 miles

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

tyres 165/60/14 both rear old & walls worn

Pass 17 Jan 2014 38,454 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Jan 2014 38,454 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jan 2013 36,159 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 36,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 34,165 miles

vehicle has accident damage to nearside front

Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,316 miles

both rear tyres cracking around tread and sidewalls

Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,033 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 33,033 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 32,003 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 32,003 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 28,170 miles

nearside front head lamp slightly insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2007 22,119 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 17,965 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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W48 BBW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W48 BBW, 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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W48 BBW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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