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W481 XOC

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,766 mi
Last recorded38,766 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 XOC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 38,766 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 38,766 miles

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

Central Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 38,452 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 37,914 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 37,257 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 37,257 miles

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

Central Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 36,680 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 35,915 miles

Central Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 35,915 miles

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

Central Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 34,564 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv guitter perishing

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive upper engine oil stain (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking on inner wall

front and rear number plate has one number fading slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2019 34,556 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv guitter perishing

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive upper engine oil stain (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking on inner wall

front and rear number plate has one number fading slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2018 33,316 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 33,314 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,288 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 32,288 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,974 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 30,005 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 28,519 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 27,396 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 27,396 miles

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

o/s n/s rear tyre signs of cracking

Pass 1 May 2012 26,355 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 25,567 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 24,770 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 23,980 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,980 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,447 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 21,493 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 19,945 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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W481 XOC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 W481 XOC, 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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W481 XOC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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