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W631 NBU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,218 mi
Last recorded62,218 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW631 NBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,218 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,664 miles

front crossmember holerd

Fail 19 Nov 2011 56,658 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 53,891 miles

front discs slightly worn

front lower cross member has slight corrosion

front too rear brake pipes has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,287 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 51,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 47,215 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 47,215 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corrosion both front brake discs slightly worn also

Pass 7 Dec 2007 43,865 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Slight smear wiper blades

Fail 7 Dec 2007 43,865 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Slight smear wiper blades

Fail 4 Dec 2006 38,228 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 38,228 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 32,466 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 32,466 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W631 NBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W631 NBU, 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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What year was W631 NBU registered?

W631 NBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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