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W587 VCX

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,217 mi
Last recorded99,217 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW587 VCX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 99,217 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 98,905 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFF AND NEARSIDE CENTRE CHASSIS CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFF AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS AT SEAT BELT AND SUSOENTION MOUNTS (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFF AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER ARCHES CORRODED AT REAT SELT AND SUSOENSION MOUNTS (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFF AND NEARSIDE SILL BACKS FULL LENGHT CORRODED AT SEAT BELT AND SUSPENSION MOUNTS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 88,349 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front brake starting to seize

Fail 5 Mar 2015 88,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front brake starting to seize

Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,913 miles

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

underside of vehicle slightly corroded throughout

Fail 17 Feb 2014 77,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 63,814 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,686 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,014 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 40,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,978 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 32,976 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,848 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,102 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,643 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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W587 VCX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver 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 W587 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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W587 VCX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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