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W636 NBU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,995 mi
Last recorded80,995 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW636 NBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2012 80,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 71,829 miles

unable to check quality of weld on both rear inner sills due to sealer.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 71,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 66,966 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 66,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 61,425 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 61,425 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,128 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 55,128 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 45,373 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 45,373 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 35,511 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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W636 NBU 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 50%.

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 W636 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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W636 NBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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