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W181 VUG

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,337 mi
Last recorded84,337 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 VUG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 84,337 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 71,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 54,206 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 54,082 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,982 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 34,982 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 12,699 miles

backing sills and rear chassis legs are corroded

previous damage to nearside headlamp but secure at present

previous accident damage repairs I suspect have been carried out to the front of this vehicle

Fail 1 Dec 2008 12,699 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

backing sills and rear chassis legs are corroded

previous damage to nearside headlamp but secure at present

previous accident damage repairs I suspect have been carried out to the front of this vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2008 12,574 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 11,381 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 11,381 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 10,851 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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W181 VUG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W181 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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What year was W181 VUG registered?

W181 VUG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W181 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W181 VUG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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