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W524 VCX

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,395 mi
Last recorded89,395 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW524 VCX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2019 89,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 87,566 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 87,561 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel trim (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 85,543 miles

Front nearside & offside tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front wheel tight to turn when in rasied postion no brake bind on rbt

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner & outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 85,540 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 Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front nearside & offside tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front wheel tight to turn when in rasied postion no brake bind on rbt

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner & outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 82,920 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 82,917 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 80,674 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 80,669 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 77,485 miles

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Dec 2012 74,053 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 74,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front brake pad wearing thin

Pass 22 Nov 2011 70,161 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 70,160 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front section off exhaust pipe heat shield insecure

nearside washer jet slightly blocked

offside front crossmember corroded but not within 30cm of a susspension mounting

Pass 8 Dec 2010 66,355 miles

both rear tyres perishing on the walls

heat shield rattling at front

Fail 7 Dec 2010 66,355 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perishing on the walls

heat shield rattling at front

Pass 17 Dec 2009 62,110 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 57,671 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 57,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,987 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 45,138 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 39,625 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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W524 VCX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W524 VCX, 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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W524 VCX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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