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W549 WBV

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,108 mi
Last recorded106,108 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 WBV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 106,108 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 106,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 101,208 miles

Slight corrosion on underside

Pass 10 Dec 2015 96,358 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 96,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 91,215 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 91,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 85,672 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 77,275 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,716 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 65,183 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 65,183 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 62,775 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 59,833 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 59,833 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 53,647 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 44,245 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 33,891 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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W549 WBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 W549 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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W549 WBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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