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W501 VOC

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,067 mi
Last recorded92,067 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 VOC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2018 92,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Central Rear buckle cover missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joints (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak engine sump rusty ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,393 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn close to legal limit perished and cracked

both rear coil spring corroded

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit perished and cracked

tested in wet condition

underside badly corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2017 85,271 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn close to legal limit perished and cracked

both rear coil spring corroded

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit perished and cracked

tested in wet condition

underside badly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 72,911 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 72,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,997 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 65,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 65,593 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shockers have slight play

coolant very low

exhaust corroded

nearside inner wheel arch corroded badly not within 30 cm

nearside outter sill corroded

offside front wimg corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch badly corroded not within 30 cm

rear springs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 59,055 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 59,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S wiper blade split

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S washer jet poor

Rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 20 Nov 2012 56,335 miles

rear chassie corroding

Fail 20 Nov 2012 56,335 miles

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

rear chassie corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2011 54,458 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 53,851 miles

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

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

front and rear suspensions corroding

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2009 48,978 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 39,959 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 39,959 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,179 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 20,726 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 19,845 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall †

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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W501 VOC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 W501 VOC, 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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W501 VOC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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