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W556 XCW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

112,653 mi
Last recorded112,653 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 XCW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 112,653 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 112,653 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 110,066 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 110,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 104,688 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 104,688 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 104,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security REAR AXLE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 103,905 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear leading to brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 103,905 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear leading to brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 103,248 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 103,242 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 102,269 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 102,259 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 101,504 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 100,616 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 96,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 96,255 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 96,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 92,365 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 92,330 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 88,517 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 81,555 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 May 2009 81,555 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 71,135 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 58,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seat on o/s is faulty

Pass 7 Apr 2006 49,058 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 49,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/R Tyre cracking on side wall ( strongly advise )

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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W556 XCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 W556 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 W556 XCW registered?

W556 XCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W556 XCW safe to buy?

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