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V998 XJO

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

178,254 mi
Last recorded178,254 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 XJO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 178,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2022 165,976 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing becoming corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 149,774 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 136,057 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 136,037 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 123,123 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 123,108 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 111,129 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 96,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked on edge (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 91,109 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 91,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 82,486 miles

Front number plate broken

Nearside front tyre on 2mm and scrubbed on the edges

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 73,545 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 66,632 miles

Offside rear shock has a slight weep

Slight play in offside front strut top mount

Fail 3 Jan 2014 66,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre on 2mm and scrubbed on the outer edge

Offside rear shock has a slight weep

Slight play in offside front strut top mount

Pass 4 Jan 2013 59,595 miles

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 4 Jan 2013 59,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Dec 2011 53,690 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Slight oil weep from offside rear shock absorber

Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,109 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 43,883 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 43,616 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 43,616 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 41,963 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,659 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 39,570 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 37,203 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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V998 XJO is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 V998 XJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V998 XJO registered?

V998 XJO is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V998 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V998 XJO shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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