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A2 XBS

1999 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,465 mi
Last recorded53,465 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Nissan Micra60,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XBS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 53,465 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Abs sensor wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 47,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 47,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 44,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 43,954 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 42,445 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 42,445 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 42,072 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 42,069 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 39,655 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 36,893 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2017 36,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,724 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,710 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 35,653 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,130 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,187 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,679 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 32,679 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,729 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,645 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,522 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,374 miles

offside front side light was not working then came on and has stayed on , requires inspection outside the scope of MOT

Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,097 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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A2 XBS is a 1999 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 60,729 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 A2 XBS, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 XBS registered?

A2 XBS is a 1999 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is A2 XBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 XBS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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