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W512 VHD

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,995 mi
Last recorded140,995 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW512 VHD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2021 140,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaking from the back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 119,239 miles

Front Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 119,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 106,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 103,500 miles

f/floors weak no/plates deteriorated outer sills weak brakes poor requires cleaning up

Fail 8 Jul 2017 103,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner wheel arch panel (5.2.6)

f/floors weak no/plates deteriorated outer sills weak brakes poor requires cleaning up

Pass 15 Dec 2015 103,332 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 100,180 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 100,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 94,183 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 87,161 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing noiesy

Fail 20 Jun 2012 87,051 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front wheel bearing noiesy

Pass 25 Jun 2011 75,040 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 70,771 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 16 Nov 2007 70,766 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 18 May 2006 67,339 miles

both rear tyres have odd tyre wear

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 VHD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W512 VHD, 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 VHD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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