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W488 VCE

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,385 mi
Last recorded153,385 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 VCE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 153,385 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 151,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive onsill (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 151,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor-sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive onsill (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 144,901 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 142,259 miles

Both front indicators going white

Both front tyres low on tread

Both rear tyre walls perishing

Fuel tank straps corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded

o/s/f tyre walls splitting

Pass 18 Aug 2014 138,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres small cuts on sidewalls

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 134,735 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 132,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 131,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 124,494 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Mar 2009 124,494 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2008 117,087 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 117,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 111,817 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 108,391 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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W488 VCE is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W488 VCE, 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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W488 VCE is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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