MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight corrosion on front o/s crossmember
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
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight corrosion on front o/s crossmember
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
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)
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
cracks in n/s c/v boot
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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
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
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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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