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W536 VCX

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,996 mi
Last recorded92,996 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW536 VCX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,996 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 87,223 miles

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

wear in discs and pads. extensive welding repairs and surface corrosion in sills and underbody.

Fail 11 Jan 2014 87,223 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

wear in discs and pads. extensive welding repairs and surface corrosion in sills and underbody.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 81,015 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 81,015 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 79,571 miles

all steel brake pipes greased

Pass 27 May 2011 70,373 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 70,371 miles

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

front radiator mounting panel holed and corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 63,063 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 63,063 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 56,024 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 56,024 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

exhaust heatshields insecure

Fail 22 May 2008 50,150 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 50,150 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 40,336 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,786 miles

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

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

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 VCX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W536 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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W536 VCX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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