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W241 VCX

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,843 mi
Last recorded71,843 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW241 VCX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2015 71,843 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust blowing (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and showing cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded iner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 69,705 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 69,705 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 65,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,161 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,510 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,081 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 51,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 50,724 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 50,012 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 49,262 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 48,469 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 47,585 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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W241 VCX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 W241 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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W241 VCX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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