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W228 VGS

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,800 mi
Last recorded56,800 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 VGS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2020 56,800 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear 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))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2019 49,300 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 49,300 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 42,618 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wing area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 42,618 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wing area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,131 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 35,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch to sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,261 miles

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

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 15 Mar 2016 26,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,222 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 8,786 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 4,506 miles

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

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

front cross member corroding

rear windscreeen trim hanging out

underside of vehicle corroding

various body panels damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2013 4,506 miles

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

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

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

front cross member corroding

rear windscreeen trim hanging out

underside of vehicle corroding

various body panels damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2012 3,166 miles

PAS belt loose and perishing

both front wings damaged

brake pipes corroding

cv boots perishing

exhaust corroding

front cross member corroding

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2011 2,108 miles

brake pipes corroding

cv boots perishing

exhaust corroding

front cross member corroded

o/s brake disc corroding

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 24 Mar 2011 2,108 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

cv boots perishing

exhaust corroding

front cross member corroded

o/s brake disc corroding

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2010 851 miles

rear wiper blade split

slight bind on n/s/f brake

under side of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,183 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

front cross member corroding

front wiper blades split

Pass 27 Mar 2008 75,385 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 75,385 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2007 67,813 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 56,089 miles

front brake pads low

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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W228 VGS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W228 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.

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W228 VGS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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