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W221 VGS

2000 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,165 mi
Last recorded67,165 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 VGS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 67,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 67,165 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 63,183 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 63,183 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 63,180 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 63,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 61,785 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 61,785 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 57,226 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,839 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 50,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 45,245 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 40,046 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 May 2011 40,046 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 33,267 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,267 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,401 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 20,937 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 20,925 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight chip o/s head lamp glass

Pass 10 Apr 2006 16,041 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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W221 VGS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W221 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W221 VGS registered?

W221 VGS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W221 VGS safe to buy?

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