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W496 MBB

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,228 mi
Last recorded56,228 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 MBB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2017 56,228 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in engine bay (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wing corroded and taped up

Offside Rear panel behind bumper corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 45,404 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside and nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Front panel corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

offside front wing tape has been applied to arch

Fail 5 Oct 2016 45,404 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside and nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Front panel corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

offside front wing tape has been applied to arch

Pass 11 Sep 2015 44,483 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 43,903 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,300 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,817 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 42,163 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,602 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 41,051 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,051 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,441 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,698 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,922 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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W496 MBB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W496 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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W496 MBB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 March 2000.

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