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W509 VCX

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,359 mi
Last recorded105,359 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW509 VCX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2015 105,359 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bad oil leak

both front seat rails have slight play

chassie and floors corroding

front exhaust box corroding

n/s/f wing damaged

n/s/r quarter corroding

o/s/f wing corroding

o/s/r quarter corroding

rear front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2014 100,868 miles

front cross member corroding

front flashers slightly discoloured

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2013 96,172 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 96,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both sides inner sills corroding

front number plate slightly discoloured

front pads wearing

slight play in front seat frame

Pass 20 Feb 2012 87,987 miles

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

body and chassis corroding

brake pipes greased checked to the best ability

front cross member corroding

front pads wearing

front registration plate slightly damaged and deteriorating

n/s/r tyre inner and outer edge worn

Pass 17 Feb 2011 80,293 miles

body and cross members corroding

f/r sus corroding

o/s cross member r/ spring hanger corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2010 72,757 miles

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

front seats play

n/s/r tyre out of shape

wiring fouling o/s/f spring

Fail 11 Feb 2010 72,756 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front seats play

n/s/r tyre out of shape

wiring fouling o/s/f spring

Pass 16 Feb 2009 64,828 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 56,574 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 49,316 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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W509 VCX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W509 VCX, 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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W509 VCX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W509 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W509 VCX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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