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W539 WBV

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

109,266 mi
Last recorded109,266 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW539 WBV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 109,266 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust corroded,as slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front crossmember very corroded surporting engine and gearbox surport mountings and radiator mounts,[needs replacing soon]

Offside Front offside drivers door handle damaged but opperating ,time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2023 97,025 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 96,746 miles

Central Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 89,583 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front Top Mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No Reverse Lights.

Fail 28 Sep 2022 89,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Corroded + Holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front Top Mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

No Reverse Lights.

Pass 6 Oct 2021 86,621 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 86,621 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 83,110 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 83,108 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust not connected (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 79,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both track rod end dust covers deteriorating

corrosion inner sills, chassis etc

offside front tyre cracking

offside outer cv boot deteriorating

various steel brake pipes corrroding

Fail 5 Apr 2019 79,875 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross rail under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both track rod end dust covers deteriorating

corrosion inner sills, chassis etc

offside front tyre cracking

offside outer cv boot deteriorating

various steel brake pipes corrroding

Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,711 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front chassis cross rail corroded

light corrosion various steel brake pipes

offside front tyre cracking

slight play both lower balljoints

Fail 11 Apr 2018 77,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front chassis cross rail corroded

light corrosion various steel brake pipes

offside front tyre cracking

slight play both lower balljoints

Pass 20 Mar 2017 75,930 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both sides track rod end dust covers deteriorating

front chassis cross rail corroded

slight play both sides front lower balljoints

Fail 20 Mar 2017 75,930 miles

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)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both sides track rod end dust covers deteriorating

front chassis cross rail corroded

slight play both sides front lower balljoints

Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,491 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 74,491 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,955 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 69,091 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 66,804 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2013 66,687 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R tyre sidewall cracked

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 65,796 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 10 Mar 2012 65,788 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 26 Feb 2011 64,884 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 64,884 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,341 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 63,592 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 62,996 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 62,161 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 59,796 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 59,793 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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W539 WBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 W539 WBV, 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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W539 WBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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