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W542 XCW

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,394 mi
Last recorded110,394 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 XCW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 110,394 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 110,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front exhaust heat shield loose

N/s/f flexy brake hose insecure

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 95,463 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 95,342 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 88,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2014 88,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 77,695 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

intermittant misfire

nearside rear tyre irregular wear

oil leak from sump(corroded)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 67,547 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 67,547 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,326 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 57,320 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

main beam warning light will not extinguish with dipped beam selected

Pass 7 Oct 2010 47,644 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 47,644 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front disc worn and lipped

Pass 26 Sep 2009 36,974 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,072 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,575 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 22,007 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,775 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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W542 XCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W542 XCW, 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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What year was W542 XCW registered?

W542 XCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W542 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W542 XCW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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