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W254 VCW

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,802 mi
Last recorded42,802 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW254 VCW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 42,802 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2016 37,151 miles

Rear Lower both sides quadrant panels corroded

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

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

under side of vehicle and components rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2016 37,149 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower both sides quadrant panels corroded

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

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,919 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perrished

o/s/r sill slightly corroded

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,849 miles

Baffle loose in middle exhaust box

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,709 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

mist of oil power steering puump / pipe

o/s and n/s rear under arch to sills slightly deteriorated / corroded

o/s rear wheel arch slightly deteriorated / corrodedd

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,378 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake pipes undersealed

misting of oil around power steering pump

Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres have slight surface cracks

Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,887 miles

o/s and n/s rear intermediate metal brake pipes slightly corroded and slightly pitted

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded and slightly pitted

screen quite dirty etc

slight misting of oil around power steering pump

underside floors and suspension of vehicle starting to corrode in places

Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,787 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 26,806 miles

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

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

o/s rear foot brake reading low

Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,579 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 19,775 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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W254 VCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W254 VCW, 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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W254 VCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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