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W579 CBW

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

77,826 mi
Last recorded77,826 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2020 77,826 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength And outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Member corroded floor corroded members corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 75,889 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner/outer sills and front member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering jumping/stepping

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 75,886 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner/outer sills and front member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering jumping/stepping

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 74,463 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 74,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS BADLY CORRODED / THIN (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,499 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 73,328 miles

Nearside Front 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 headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,831 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 70,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 67,506 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,506 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,141 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 61,141 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,129 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 57,045 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 57,045 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 55,275 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 55,275 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,282 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,158 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 51,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,194 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,941 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 42,941 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2006 35,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 35,456 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 CBW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W579 CBW, 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 CBW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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