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W492 VCE

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,833 mi
Last recorded84,833 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW492 VCE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2016 84,833 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure Broken (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Engine Light On

Coolant Tank Broken (Has Hole)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,015 miles

engine mangement light on

front cross member corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,702 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

e m l on

under car and components geting rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2014 63,656 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

e m l on

o/s/r light lens broken

under car and components geting rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2013 54,720 miles

engine light on

Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,333 miles

corrosion to inner edges of brake discs

engine light on

oil weeps

Fail 10 Jul 2012 47,333 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to inner edges of brake discs

engine light on

oil weeps

Pass 15 Jul 2011 42,169 miles

rear tyres starting too crack in tread

Pass 13 Jul 2010 39,240 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 35,121 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 35,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

emissions not tested

Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,553 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,806 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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W492 VCE is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W492 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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What year was W492 VCE registered?

W492 VCE is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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