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W448 XBV

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

77,469 mi
Last recorded77,469 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 XBV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 77,469 miles

FRONT CROSS-MEMBER CORRODED

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc looks like it overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 77,459 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT CROSS-MEMBER CORRODED

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc looks like it overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 69,735 miles

Corrosion to under body and suspension

Front Lower cross member corroded

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 69,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Corrosion to under body and suspension

Front Lower cross member corroded

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 67,564 miles

Front cross member badly corroded

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 67,564 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front cross member badly corroded

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 63,673 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,898 miles

Near side rear tyre cracked

ront crossmember excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 15 Sep 2014 58,898 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Near side rear tyre cracked

ront crossmember excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,513 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 55,509 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,591 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,443 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 51,342 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,078 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 48,058 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,407 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,740 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 38,740 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 34,195 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 34,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,202 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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W448 XBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 W448 XBV, 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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W448 XBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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