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W216 VCX

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,177 mi
Last recorded72,177 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW216 VCX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,177 miles

sills,backing sills,inner arches,floor corroded

underbody corroded/covered in underseal

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,427 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 68,425 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,311 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust shield loose

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2015 65,311 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust shield loose

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,718 miles

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

both rear outer sills deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,701 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 53,978 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 53,978 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 52,550 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,550 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 46,487 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Feb 2010 44,370 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 44,370 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,964 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 37,432 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 33,887 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 29,672 miles

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

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

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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W216 VCX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W216 VCX, 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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W216 VCX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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