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W527 FCT

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,284 mi
Last recorded98,284 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW527 FCT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 98,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 98,284 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 90,600 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion getting into offside front wheel arch

Pass 27 Sep 2011 90,600 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion getting into offside front wheel arch

Pass 6 Oct 2010 84,593 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Oct 2010 84,593 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 77,291 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2009 77,287 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2008 69,901 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 69,901 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 62,442 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 62,442 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 55,570 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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W527 FCT is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W527 FCT, 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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W527 FCT is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W527 FCT shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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