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W485 XEB

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,000 mi
Last recorded37,000 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 XEB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 37,000 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper rubber missing

engine management light illuminated (first registered before 1st of july 2003)

Fail 30 Aug 2023 37,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper rubber missing

engine management light illuminated (first registered before 1st of july 2003)

Pass 14 Sep 2022 35,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 34,293 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 34,293 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))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 34,293 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))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 33,038 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 33,038 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 30,671 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2019 30,671 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 28,975 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 28,942 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end/arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 27,268 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 27,264 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 25,341 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 25,306 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 22,900 miles

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

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

offside front tyre tread splitting/cracking on outer rim of tread

Pass 30 Apr 2014 20,602 miles

offside front tyre splitting on outer rim of tread

Pass 2 May 2013 18,701 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 16,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 16,331 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 15,468 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/r wheel slightly binding.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 14,513 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 13,208 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 12,153 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 10,147 miles

unable to check inner brake pads

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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W485 XEB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W485 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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W485 XEB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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