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W119 VFR

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,525 mi
Last recorded39,525 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW119 VFR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2018 39,525 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside inner and outer sill, front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside inner and outer sill, front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear sill area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear sill area (2.4.A.3)

front brake binding both nearside and offside (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All fronts (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal, unable to determine quality of all previous repairs

all tyres showing cracks

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

engine light illumnated

suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,447 miles

heavy underseal to underbody unable to determine quality of repairs

Fail 20 Apr 2017 39,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear service brake performance below limits

Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,109 miles

underseal applied to underbody repairs unable to determine quality of repairs

Fail 25 Jul 2016 35,104 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

underseal applied to underbody repairs unable to determine quality of repairs

Pass 3 Jul 2015 25,645 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 25,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,586 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 25,511 miles

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

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

ENGINE OVER HEATING ON EMMISSION TEST, FAN NOT CUT-IN.

Front cross-member slightly corroded.

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 25,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OVER HEATING ON EMMISSION TEST, FAN NOT CUT-IN.

Front cross-member slightly corroded.

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 25,376 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front brake discs slightly corroded on surface

exhaust system has slight corrosion

fuel tank securing straps are slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 25,160 miles

ADVISED-FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED,

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 24,886 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 24,886 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 24,553 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 24,553 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 24,299 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,299 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,748 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 23,290 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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W119 VFR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W119 VFR, 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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W119 VFR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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