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W491 BHD

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

66,100 mi
Last recorded66,100 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 BHD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 66,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2020 66,099 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 64,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

damage to ds door and rear quarter

Fail 7 May 2019 64,396 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage to ds door and rear quarter

Pass 25 Apr 2018 59,957 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 hose ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front door damage

coil spring corroded all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on front cross member

cracks on both rear tyres

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 May 2017 54,490 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded both side front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on exhaust system

cracks on both rear tyres

general under body corrosion

Fail 4 May 2017 54,485 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion on chassis / members / panels and sills

corrosion on exhaust system

cracks around both rear tyres

slight fluctuation on both rear brakes

Pass 3 May 2016 49,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front indicator bulbs slightly faded

corrosion on chassis / sills and members

nearside front side light worked when tapped

Fail 3 May 2016 49,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear lights (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both stop lights (1.2.1f)

both front indicator bulbs slightly faded

corrosion on chassis / sills and members

nearside front side light worked when tapped

Pass 4 May 2015 40,163 miles
Fail 4 May 2015 40,163 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 27,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 15,843 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 12,868 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,510 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 12,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 12,047 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 12,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 11,431 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 11,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 May 2008 10,577 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 10,161 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 9,015 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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W491 BHD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W491 BHD, 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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W491 BHD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 April 2000.

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