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W139 VGS

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,397 mi
Last recorded127,397 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW139 VGS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 127,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 127,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 119,912 miles

o/s wiper blade slight split

oil leak rear crank seal

various underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2012 110,229 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE(DUAL TREAD DEPTH) WORN 1.8MM RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.

Oil leak

underside surface corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2012 110,229 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE(DUAL TREAD DEPTH) WORN 1.8MM RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

underside surface corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2011 101,363 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 101,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 93,329 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 22 Mar 2010 93,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 31 Mar 2009 85,142 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 85,065 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

FONT BRAKE DISCS VERY WORN (THIN) RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.

Fail 26 Mar 2008 76,940 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,940 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 68,501 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 68,501 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 59,324 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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W139 VGS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 W139 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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W139 VGS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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