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W563 VBV

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,303 mi
Last recorded30,303 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW563 VBV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,303 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes heavily greased

brave pipes heavily greased preventing visual inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,155 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,429 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,148 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 24,610 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 24,610 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 23,004 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 23,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 21,319 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 21,319 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres cracking on inner and outer edges of tread

rear number plate deteriorating

surface cracks developing on inner and outer sidewalls of offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Feb 2006 19,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2006 19,753 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

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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W563 VBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W563 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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What year was W563 VBV registered?

W563 VBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W563 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W563 VBV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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