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W518 VCW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,750 mi
Last recorded79,750 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 VCW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 79,750 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 79,732 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 71,706 miles

Front lower cross member corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2011 71,706 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 66,464 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 59,721 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 59,721 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 48,850 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 39,178 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 39,178 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 28,767 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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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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W518 VCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W518 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W518 VCW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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