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W529 MBJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,741 mi
Last recorded98,741 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW529 MBJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 98,741 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 98,741 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 92,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip in screen

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on underside

Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,422 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,165 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 69,419 miles

slight oil leak on n/s/r shocker slight wear on o/s/f swivel

Fail 13 Mar 2012 69,413 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight oil leak on n/s/r shocker slight wear on o/s/f swivel

Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,042 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,351 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Damage to near side rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,283 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both head/light aims on upper limit on zero/

nearside rear tyre has digs in outer wall

Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,938 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 39,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 39,201 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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W529 MBJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc 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 W529 MBJ, 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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W529 MBJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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