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W148 VGS

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,345 mi
Last recorded93,345 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 VGS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2018 93,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2017 88,974 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 83,463 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 78,058 miles

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

all tyres cracking and getting close to legal limit

Fail 20 Jul 2015 77,881 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres cracking and getting close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jul 2014 72,644 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion on front o/s crossmember

Fail 18 Jul 2014 72,487 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion on front o/s crossmember

Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,550 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion on front o/s crossmember

Fail 5 Jul 2013 67,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion on front o/s crossmember

Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,239 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 55,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

cracks in n/s c/v boot

Pass 15 Jul 2011 55,098 miles

cracks in n/s c/v boot

Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,464 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,527 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 41,527 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,429 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

near side and off side under sills slight corrsion

o.s.r tyre tearing apart inner side wall

Fail 7 Jul 2008 33,429 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

near side and off side under sills slight corrsion

o.s.r tyre tearing apart inner side wall

Pass 6 Jul 2007 28,202 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 20,485 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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W148 VGS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W148 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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W148 VGS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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