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W257 VCX

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,172 mi
Last recorded99,172 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 VCX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2019 99,172 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear floor pan corroded

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside floor to sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 98,608 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion bumper support mounts (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 98,607 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion bumper support mounts (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 91,711 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill rusting (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 91,711 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill rusting (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 91,710 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Sill rusting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 88,619 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner/outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner/outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle assembly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 84,566 miles

O/s/f & n/s/r wheel arches rusting

Pass 6 Jan 2014 77,450 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 77,447 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 69,019 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 62,642 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 53,589 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 53,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,542 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 45,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 39,414 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Jan 2009 39,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jan 2008 33,420 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 26,685 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 18,797 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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W257 VCX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W257 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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W257 VCX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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