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W137 VHK

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

137,610 mi
Last recorded137,610 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 VHK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 137,610 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 121,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 121,394 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 121,344 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

center brake light inop

Fail 23 Mar 2012 121,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust corroded

front crossmember corroded

front driveshafts noisey

fuel tank straps corroding

n/s/r seatbelt not tested -- childseat fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2011 112,024 miles

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

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

front panel corroding

n/s/r belt not tested --child seat fitted

o/s sill corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2011 112,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front panel corroding

n/s/r belt not tested --child seat fitted

o/s sill corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2010 100,761 miles

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

n/s/r seatbelt not tested -- childseat fitted.

Fail 19 Mar 2010 100,761 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

high level stop lamp inoperative

n/s/r seatbelt not tested -- childseat fitted.

Fail 20 Mar 2009 95,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 95,339 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 86,010 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 86,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 72,277 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 72,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 60,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 60,888 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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W137 VHK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 W137 VHK, 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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W137 VHK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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