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W249 VEX

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,165 mi
Last recorded72,165 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 VEX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 72,165 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 70,117 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 70,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 67,364 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 67,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 64,190 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 59,679 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion near the jacking point

Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,007 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 52,022 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 52,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,270 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 48,269 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,567 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 40,517 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 36,310 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,915 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 31,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,281 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 22,753 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 20,771 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 20,771 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 17,358 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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W249 VEX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W249 VEX, 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 W249 VEX registered?

W249 VEX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 August 2000.

Is W249 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W249 VEX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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