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W247 VCX

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,292 mi
Last recorded63,292 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW247 VCX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2016 63,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear bumper mounting corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2015 60,273 miles

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2015 59,878 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe and emissions not tested (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2014 55,066 miles

front registration damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2014 54,963 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front registration damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,828 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 46,823 miles

Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,862 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,275 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 40,275 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,230 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 36,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 32,120 miles

n/s rear tyre slight cracks in sidewall

Pass 8 May 2008 29,627 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 27,172 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 24,488 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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W247 VCX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W247 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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W247 VCX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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