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W167 VUG

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,605 mi
Last recorded76,605 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW167 VUG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2019 76,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 74,382 miles

front number plate damaged but characters not lickley to be misread

Fail 15 Jan 2018 74,382 miles

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

front number plate damaged but characters not lickley to be misread

Pass 11 Jan 2017 70,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear splitting on sidewall

Fail 10 Jan 2017 70,733 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear splitting on sidewall

Pass 5 Jan 2016 64,439 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 64,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch in 2 places marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 54,048 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 54,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 48,983 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 43,907 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre been punture repaired close to outer edge and tyre cracking around plug type repair

Fail 14 Dec 2012 43,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre been punture repaired close to outer edge and tyre cracking around plug type repair

Pass 12 Dec 2011 37,883 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 32,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 27,950 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 23,261 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 20,263 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2006 19,113 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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W167 VUG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W167 VUG, 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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W167 VUG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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