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W221 VCS

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,603 mi
Last recorded82,603 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 VCS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2020 82,603 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure Held on with tape!! (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount upper rotten. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch has plastic guard fitted insecurely and wheel arch has sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to rear of strut mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount upper rotten. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front cross member at front holed both ends

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 74,086 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Superficial corrosion all over bottom of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch taped (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,201 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,449 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,332 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,975 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,996 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 13,236 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 13,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,069 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 11,778 miles

Impact damage to spare wheel well.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,168 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 10,443 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 9,787 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,255 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 8,391 miles

boot floor damaged not mot related

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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W221 VCS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W221 VCS, 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 W221 VCS registered?

W221 VCS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W221 VCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W221 VCS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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