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W197 VUG

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,158 mi
Last recorded121,158 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 VUG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 121,158 miles

underside covered in underseal

Fail 14 Dec 2022 121,089 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 115,685 miles

Rear Inner SILLS CORRODED

Pass 25 Nov 2020 104,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 77,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 77,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 74,385 miles

presenter adviced corrosion/cosmetic

Fail 29 May 2018 74,375 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting AND INER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting AND INER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 72,360 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 72,360 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 72,000 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 71,734 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 71,374 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 70,590 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 68,052 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front crossmember nearside corner area corroded and weak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,052 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front crossmember nearside corner area corroded and weak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,988 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 64,988 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,859 miles

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

rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 43,434 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 43,364 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,772 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,266 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 19,900 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 13,527 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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W197 VUG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W197 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 W197 VUG registered?

W197 VUG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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