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V438 XUD

2000 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,388 mi
Last recorded86,388 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 XUD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 86,388 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 86,388 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 86,206 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 86,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel and inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 85,905 miles

front/ rear suspension components starting to show mild body rust

osr tyre inner wall showing various cracks , rubber fatigue , but ok at present , will need attn with time

Fail 4 Sep 2017 85,905 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both head lights beam paterns blurred (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both wipers , weak wipe , leaving smudges (8.2.2)

front/ rear suspension components starting to show mild body rust

osr tyre inner wall showing various cracks , rubber fatigue , but ok at present , will need attn with time

Pass 22 Aug 2016 85,078 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 85,078 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 83,907 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Aug 2015 83,907 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 81,666 miles

O/S/R Tyre is perished

Pass 7 Sep 2013 78,455 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 78,454 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,118 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 75,118 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 72,031 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 72,031 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,578 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 65,226 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,168 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 58,090 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 54,360 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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V438 XUD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V438 XUD, 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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V438 XUD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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