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W573 XBV

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

110,976 mi
Last recorded110,976 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW573 XBV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 110,976 miles

Front engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

back axle very rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2014

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

Front engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

back axle very rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2013 105,749 miles

Front cross member corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2013 105,741 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front cross member corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 100,336 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 100,336 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)

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

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2011 94,094 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded and will need changing soon

front crossmember and underbody and suspension badly corroded

rear wiper not clearing rear window

Fail 15 Jul 2011 94,094 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded and will need changing soon

front crossmember and underbody and suspension badly corroded

rear wiper not clearing rear window

Pass 19 Jul 2010 88,107 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 88,099 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 82,013 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 75,610 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front and nearside front tyres worn to inner and outer edges

Fail 4 Jul 2008 75,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front and nearside front tyres worn to inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,387 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 69,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 60,196 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 60,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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W573 XBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W573 XBV, 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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W573 XBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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