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W536 VBV

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,317 mi
Last recorded82,317 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW536 VBV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2021 82,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 81,935 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded but not yet excessive.

Fail 19 Oct 2020 81,935 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded but not yet excessive.

Pass 26 Sep 2019 81,464 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 79,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 79,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 77,138 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,497 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,774 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 68,935 miles

N/S/F TYRE STARTING TO PERISH & SPLIT INSIDE TREADS.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,235 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,025 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,427 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 55,652 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 55,631 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,450 miles

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH & SPLIT ON SIDEWALL

Fail 21 Sep 2009 52,429 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH & SPLIT ON SIDEWALL

Pass 13 Oct 2008 49,892 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 45,636 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 45,636 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,717 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 38,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 31,387 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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W536 VBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 W536 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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W536 VBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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