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W273 VEP

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,979 mi
Last recorded79,979 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW273 VEP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 79,979 miles

Emissions were erratic

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,748 miles

Front cross- member corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2015 69,785 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,785 miles

front crossmember corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,834 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,392 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,912 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,060 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,208 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 47,317 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 47,317 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,057 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 39,749 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 35,486 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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W273 VEP is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W273 VEP, 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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W273 VEP is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W273 VEP safe to buy?

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