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W263 VCW

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,479 mi
Last recorded69,479 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW263 VCW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 69,479 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 19 Aug 2020 69,479 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 May 2019 68,754 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear of the inner offside rear wheel arch structure corroding but not in any testable prescribed area

Fail 21 May 2019 68,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front lower corner of the inner wheel arch structure corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear of the inner offside rear wheel arch structure corroding but not in any testable prescribed area

Pass 29 Sep 2017 68,282 miles

corrosion forming o/s/r sill

suspect front brake pads starting to get low.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 66,085 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Oct 2016 66,077 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2015 63,440 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,248 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 61,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,303 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,457 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,471 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,929 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 48,929 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,910 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 45,904 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 44,439 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,439 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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W263 VCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W263 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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What year was W263 VCW registered?

W263 VCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W263 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W263 VCW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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