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W448 XEC

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

196,774 mi
Last recorded196,774 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 XEC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 196,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Valve to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 196,774 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Valve to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 193,987 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 193,987 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 189,525 miles

Front cross-member slightly corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 189,525 miles

Front cross-member slightly corroded

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 186,107 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 181,829 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 178,888 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,054 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 63,054 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,400 miles

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body damaged areas + underbody areas surface corroding.

rear no.plate screws wrong colour.

locking device not operating. soon will be fail item.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 55,400 miles

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

body damaged areas + underbody areas surface corroding.

rear no.plate screws wrong colour.

locking device not operating. soon will be fail item.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 46,460 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 42,607 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,381 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,382 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,668 miles

nearside offside front and rear tyres cracking on outer walls and tread

Pass 10 Apr 2006 26,747 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 XEC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W448 XEC, 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 XEC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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