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W228 XDV

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,173 mi
Last recorded92,173 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 XDV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 92,173 miles

Offside Rear corrosion inner rear sill

Pass 28 Nov 2017 86,537 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 86,537 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,697 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 77,010 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 72,149 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 66,388 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 66,388 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,539 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 60,539 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 55,176 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,681 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 54,681 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,641 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 43,577 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 43,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 38,031 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 38,031 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,670 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 33,670 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 28,838 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 28,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 25,015 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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W228 XDV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W228 XDV, 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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W228 XDV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 August 2000.

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