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W543 VCX

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

57,965 mi
Last recorded57,965 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 VCX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 57,965 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 57,957 miles

Central Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 69,434 miles

AGE RELATED CRACKS ON ALL TYRES

Offside Rear UNDERSIDE CORROSION TO OFF SIDE REAR (NOT WITHIN PERSCRIBED AREA)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 69,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed AGE RELATED CRACKS, CORDS EXPOSED (4.1.D.1b)

AGE RELATED CRACKS ON ALL TYRES

Centre Front EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE AND RATTLING

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SCABBY ADVISE ON CLEAN UP AND WAXOYL/UNDERSEAL

Pass 27 Oct 2015 54,336 miles

Front BRAKE DISC AS CORROSION ON INNER FACE

Fail 26 Oct 2015 54,333 miles

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

Front BRAKE DISC AS CORROSION ON INNER FACE

Pass 29 Oct 2014 51,522 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 51,512 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Oct 2013 48,916 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 47,135 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion started around both rear trailing arm mountings.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all fexible brake hose ferrules, starting to corrode.

exhaust generally corroded & deteriorating. heat shields insecure & minor leak at rear.

wiper blades poor.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,368 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 41,367 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 39,613 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,613 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,425 miles

front number plate deteriorated. rear brakes require attention.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 36,425 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate deteriorated. rear brakes require attention.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,633 miles

Both front brake discs glazed & slightly scored

Front licence plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Mar 2008 31,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs glazed & slightly scored

Front licence plate deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside headlamp lens cover cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside headlamp lens cover dirty inside

Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,823 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,023 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 26,023 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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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W543 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 W543 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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W543 VCX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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