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W473 XBV

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

101,025 mi
Last recorded101,025 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 XBV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2019 101,025 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 99,544 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Fail 9 Jul 2018 99,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 27 Jul 2017 96,707 miles

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear of sill corroded

Rear offside/nearside rear of lower inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 96,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear of sill corroded

Rear offside/nearside rear of lower inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,707 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper holed

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Front tyre walls cut

battery security could be better

Fail 24 Feb 2016 96,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Front slight brake lag

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer wall is cut

battery security could be better

wipers could clear better

Pass 12 Jan 2015 94,864 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 7 Jan 2015 94,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2013 85,409 miles

nearside front outer cv boot damp

nearside front small cut outer wall

offside front outer cv boot perishing

Fail 7 Jun 2013 85,409 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

both front tyres small cuts outer walls

nearside front outer cv boot damp

offside front outer cv boot perishing

Fail 13 May 2013 85,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 80,916 miles

Battery held down by elastic strap

Cut in Near side front tyre wall

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

Fail 3 May 2012 80,916 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery held down by elastic strap

Cut in Near side front tyre wall

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

Pass 14 May 2011 76,045 miles

advise cant see pads clearly ok on brake tester

Fail 24 Sep 2010 68,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 54,653 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,653 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 41,011 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 32,614 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 20 May 2006 22,086 miles

N/S/F tyre tread low on shoulders(close to legal limit)

O/S/F tyre tread low on shoulders(close to legal limit)

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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W473 XBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 W473 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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W473 XBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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