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W285 VCW

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

50,582 mi
Last recorded50,582 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 VCW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 50,582 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 50,582 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 50,336 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 50,335 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,360 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 48,672 miles

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

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

WINDSCREEN SCUFFED

Fail 13 Apr 2017 48,651 miles

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

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

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

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

WINDSCREEN SCUFFED

Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,399 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 47,398 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,522 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf tyre wearing outer edges/nsf and nsr tyres perished/age related cracking

Fail 13 Apr 2015 46,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf tyre wearing outer edges/nsf and nsr tyres perished/age related cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2014 45,168 miles

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

Front lower crossmember slightly corroded and scabby

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front tyre-outer sidewall damaged

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated and cracking due to ageing

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

Offside front tyre worn close to wear indicators ion both edges

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Apr 2014 45,149 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front lower crossmember slightly corroded and scabby

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front tyre-outer sidewall damaged

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated and cracking due to ageing

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

Offside front tyre worn close to wear indicators ion both edges

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,318 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 35,494 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 31,584 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly perished (165/60/R14)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 27,359 miles

Brake warning light on dash ?

Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,915 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play within offside front shock absorber

Fail 14 Mar 2009 22,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play within offside front shock absorber

Fail 12 Apr 2008 19,217 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 19,217 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 14,601 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 9,622 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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W285 VCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W285 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 W285 VCW registered?

W285 VCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W285 VCW safe to buy?

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