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W38 XCK

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,385 mi
Last recorded61,385 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 XCK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 61,385 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 61,385 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 57,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 54,936 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front cross member corroded

offside front suspension arm corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2015 54,936 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front cross member corroded

offside front suspension arm corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2014 51,978 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)

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

both rear tyres suffering from age related cracking

minor corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 19 Apr 2014 51,978 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)

both rear tyres suffering from age related cracking

minor corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 31 Oct 2012 47,592 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,839 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 44,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 42,244 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 38,118 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 30,013 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 28,588 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 24,798 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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W38 XCK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W38 XCK, 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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W38 XCK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 March 2000.

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