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W471 XBV

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,098 mi
Last recorded76,098 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 XBV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 76,098 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,629 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front box section slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s floor (5.2.6)

Rear subframe corroding

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s inner sills (5.2.6)

bonnet mechanism needs attension

Pass 16 Feb 2015 71,796 miles

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

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

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

o/s / n/s rear inner sills corroded

o/s rear tyre perishing

possible fault on n/s rear foot brake , performance low

rear number plate seperating

windscreen slightly scored

Fail 16 Feb 2015 71,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s / n/s rear inner sills corroded

o/s rear tyre perishing

possible fault on n/s rear foot brake , performance low

rear number plate seperating

windscreen slightly scored

Fail 17 Feb 2014 69,087 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers becoming worn

Pass 17 Feb 2014 69,087 miles

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

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

wipers becoming worn

Pass 18 Feb 2013 65,941 miles

corrosion to near side front cross-member

Fail 18 Feb 2013 65,941 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to near side front cross-member

Pass 17 Feb 2012 62,022 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 62,022 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)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,039 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,496 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 55,932 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 55,932 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 53,835 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 51,668 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 48,692 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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W471 XBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W471 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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W471 XBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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