MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,760 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front wipers split
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W165 VGS 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 64.7%.
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 W165 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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W165 VGS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 March 2000.
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