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W256 VCW

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

35,228 mi
Last recorded35,228 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 VCW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 35,228 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2019 35,080 miles

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

Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 29,287 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Body has slight corrosion Front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion vehicle underside (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded o/s & n/s front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 29,287 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion Front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Vehicle underside (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust deteriorated

coil spring corroded o/s & n/s front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 28,190 miles

Body has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded o/s & n/s front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2016 27,153 miles

coil spring corroded o/s & n/s front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2016 27,152 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s & n/s main to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded o/s & n/s front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2015 26,109 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s & n/s front tyre treads deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2014 25,239 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,239 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 24,145 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,870 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slight deterioration

Fail 24 Apr 2012 22,870 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,017 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 19,318 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 17,310 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 17,310 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 15,470 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 15,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 13,351 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

rear registration plate slight deterioration

Pass 11 Apr 2007 13,351 miles

rear registration plate slight deterioration

Fail 24 Apr 2006 11,554 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 11,554 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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W256 VCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W256 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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W256 VCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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