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W218 VCX

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,407 mi
Last recorded89,407 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 VCX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 89,407 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Aug 2016 89,407 miles

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

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Aug 2015 80,225 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 80,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,614 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Aug 2014 73,612 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 72,414 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,523 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 71,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,366 miles

front lower crossmember corroded and holed ouside prescribed area

Pass 28 Feb 2011 62,145 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,658 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,330 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,829 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,542 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,246 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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W218 VCX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W218 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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What year was W218 VCX registered?

W218 VCX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W218 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W218 VCX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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