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W296 VCW

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,292 mi
Last recorded63,292 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 VCW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 63,292 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 61,541 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre is perrished and cracked

Fail 7 Jul 2015 61,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre is perrished and cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2014 60,307 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2014 60,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 May 2013 58,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 May 2013 58,852 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,187 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 58,185 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember is corroded but not considered a perscribed area

Pass 15 Sep 2011 57,129 miles

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

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

front crossmember is corroded but not considered a perscribed area

Fail 15 Sep 2011 57,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front crossmember is corroded but not considered a perscribed area

Pass 9 Oct 2010 55,524 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 55,524 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 54,071 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,349 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 52,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 50,485 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 49,261 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 48,221 miles

spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Oct 2005 48,221 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

spare tyre defective

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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W296 VCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W296 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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W296 VCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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