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W579 BAR

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,774 mi
Last recorded86,774 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 BAR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,774 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both bulbs delaminated (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

corrosion forming on underside prescribed areas and components

Fail 1 Jun 2016 86,705 miles

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both bulbs delaminated (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

corrosion forming on underside prescribed areas and components

Pass 2 Jun 2015 77,447 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusty

Front Number Plate Damaged

Fail 30 May 2015 77,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Chip In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusty

Front Number Plate Damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,369 miles

chip in windscreen

front number plate damaged

n/s front tyre on the legal limit

n/s rear light unit damaged

outer cv gaiters perished

Fail 4 Apr 2013 69,369 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

chip in windscreen

front number plate damaged

n/s front tyre on the legal limit

n/s rear light unit damaged

outer cv gaiters perished

Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,199 miles

aux and power steering belt perished

both front outer cv boots weeping grease

chip in windscreen

front cross member corroded through

front number plate damaged

inner sills corroded

n/s front tyre getting low on tread and wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Mar 2012 68,199 miles

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

aux and power steering belt perished

both front outer cv boots weeping grease

chip in windscreen

front cross member corroded through

front number plate damaged

inner sills corroded

n/s front tyre getting low on tread and wearing on outer edge

o/s wiper blade smeary

Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,234 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,508 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,900 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 54,005 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 48,202 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,746 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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W579 BAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W579 BAR, 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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W579 BAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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