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W354 VCW

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,057 mi
Last recorded108,057 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW354 VCW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 108,057 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 104,187 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 May 2011 104,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 May 2010 100,710 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

N/s/front bumper insecure

Fail 21 May 2010 100,705 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

N/s/front bumper insecure

Pass 18 May 2009 87,770 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 83,209 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 83,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 76,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 76,940 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 71,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,860 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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W354 VCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W354 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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W354 VCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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