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W559 XBT

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,607 mi
Last recorded82,607 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW559 XBT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2016 82,607 miles

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 82,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 82,103 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 81,137 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 81,137 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 80,877 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front radiator carrier corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2012 80,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front radiator carrier corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2011 78,117 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front cross member croded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,892 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 74,892 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 68,058 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 60,433 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 60,433 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 53,391 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 50,544 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 45,200 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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W559 XBT is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W559 XBT, 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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W559 XBT is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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