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W479 XEB

2000 Nissan Micra

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,849 mi
Last recorded79,849 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 XEB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 79,849 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 79,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,134 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 68,134 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 61,680 miles

areas of chassis showing corrossion

engine management light on

exhaust pipework rusty

handbrake performances unbalanced requires attention

horn not sounding correctly

Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,349 miles

Hand brake imballance is high & needs repair or adjustment.

Fail 22 Oct 2013 55,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

EML light on.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 48,500 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 48,500 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 39,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 39,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 25,634 miles

engine mailfunetion warning light on

Fail 30 Jul 2009 22,673 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 22,673 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 19,068 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake efficency could be better

Pass 17 Jul 2007 14,233 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 10,588 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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W479 XEB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 W479 XEB, 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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W479 XEB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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