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W597 MBB

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,838 mi
Last recorded78,838 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 MBB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2014 78,838 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,472 miles

front x member corroded, o/s/ wing corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 67,715 miles

front crossmember heavily corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 67,715 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,253 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,604 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,177 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 46,177 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,791 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 37,791 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 30,992 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,255 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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W597 MBB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W597 MBB, 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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W597 MBB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W597 MBB safe to buy?

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