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W118 VGS

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,629 mi
Last recorded71,629 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 VGS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2016 71,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sens valve/flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner+outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sens valve/flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner+outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member under radiator (6.1.A.1)

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

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

osf wing corroded (no sharp edges)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,316 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 63,545 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,615 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,071 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,333 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,664 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED/PERISHED ON SIDEWALL

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 41,835 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,853 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

there is a small crack in the nearside lower corner of the front number plate

Fail 19 Jun 2007 33,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,540 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 29,851 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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W118 VGS 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 83.3%.

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 W118 VGS, 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 W118 VGS registered?

W118 VGS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 March 2000.

Is W118 VGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W118 VGS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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