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W529 VNW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,890 mi
Last recorded92,890 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW529 VNW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 92,890 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 92,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 80,484 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 69,954 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 69,954 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,753 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 67,538 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 61,774 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 54,908 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 54,908 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 47,889 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 40,109 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 35,003 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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W529 VNW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W529 VNW, 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 W529 VNW registered?

W529 VNW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W529 VNW safe to buy?

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