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W517 VHD

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,284 mi
Last recorded50,284 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW517 VHD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,284 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 33,522 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 33,522 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 31,350 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

areas of corrosion covering floor pan

Fail 3 Apr 2014 31,339 miles

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

areas of corrosion covering floor pan

Pass 30 Apr 2013 30,244 miles

brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

floor showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f wheel arch holed and corroded

rear anti roll bar d bushes splitting

sills corroded and wearing thin

Fail 27 Apr 2013 30,233 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

floor showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f wheel arch holed and corroded

rear anti roll bar d bushes splitting

sills corroded and wearing thin

Pass 22 May 2012 28,161 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 26,234 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 23,480 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 23,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 21,701 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 21,701 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 20,052 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 18,655 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 17,083 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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W517 VHD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W517 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W517 VHD registered?

W517 VHD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W517 VHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W517 VHD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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