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W523 VBV

2000 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,732 mi
Last recorded98,732 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 VBV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 98,732 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 98,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 89,363 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 89,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 85,737 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 85,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 81,717 miles

front wipers split slightly

offside front headlamp light output reduced but not affecting beam image

Pass 19 Nov 2013 77,820 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cap slightly insecure

o/s/front headlight slightly high

o/s/front tyre outer edges worn

o/s/rear bearing has slightly noise

Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,818 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 67,098 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 67,082 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 63,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 63,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front discs rusty and lipped

Pass 1 Sep 2009 61,392 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,154 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 51,190 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Aug 2007 51,190 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

main beam tell tale constantly on when lights are illuminated

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Aug 2006 40,760 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 39,375 miles

Near side rear tyre is excessively perished †Rears are not working together

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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W523 VBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 W523 VBV, 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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W523 VBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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