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W198 VUG

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,287 mi
Last recorded74,287 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 VUG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 74,287 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 74,124 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 74,123 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s sill holed (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 73,853 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 73,507 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,943 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Jun 2014 72,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Jun 2013 72,322 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 72,066 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,043 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,458 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 59,458 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2009 54,439 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 54,439 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 47,437 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,621 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 25,009 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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W198 VUG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W198 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W198 VUG registered?

W198 VUG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W198 VUG safe to buy?

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