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W512 VCW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,066 mi
Last recorded105,066 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW512 VCW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 105,066 miles

Corrosion to front corrosion member

Corrosion to front to rear brake plpe

Cracks in n.s outer c/v boot

Exhaust heat shield insecure

N.s door hinges worn

N.s head lamp aim on bottom limit ,o.s on top

Outer steering wheel cover insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2015 105,064 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to front corrosion member

Corrosion to front to rear brake plpe

Cracks in n.s outer c/v boot

Exhaust heat shield insecure

N.s door hinges worn

N.s head lamp aim on bottom limit ,o.s on top

Outer steering wheel cover insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2014 94,445 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2014 94,445 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2013 89,280 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 89,276 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 81,192 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 75,811 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 70,528 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 70,523 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 67,837 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 64,230 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 59,394 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 56,712 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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W512 VCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W512 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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W512 VCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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