MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
N/S/R tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall and the inner sidewall but not showing cords or ply and is close to the legal limit
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
N/S/R tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall and the inner sidewall but not showing cords or ply and is close to the legal limit
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
The heat shield on the exhaust downpipe is loose and rattling
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
one of the mounting brackets is broken on the C.A.T
Front lower cross member corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front lower cross member corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
n/s/front brake disc has BORDER LINE SCORING AND CORROSION
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
front lower exhaust bracket heavily corroded
n/s/front indicator bulb discolouring in parts
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W518 VCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 W518 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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What year was W518 VCW registered?
W518 VCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 June 2000.
Is W518 VCW safe to buy?
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