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W231 VAF

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

92,279 mi
Last recorded92,279 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 VAF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 92,279 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower crossmember heavily corroded and holed. not within a prescribed area or significantly affecting structural rigidity. section 6.1.1. repair advised (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm. tyre worn bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm. tyre worn bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside very low effort from o/s/r service brake

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner sill areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 92,279 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower crossmember heavily corroded and holed. not within a prescribed area or significantly affecting structural rigidity. section 6.1.1. repair advised (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm. tyre worn bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm. tyre worn bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside very low effort from o/s/r service brake

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner sill areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 84,563 miles

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides, difficult to turn by hand whilst jacked (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 71,798 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 71,797 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 68,748 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 68,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2020 65,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 65,000 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 64,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,775 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 54,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,246 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 53,246 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 52,752 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 52,114 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 52,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,171 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

wipers deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,297 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,675 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly warped

Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,904 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 43,561 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,853 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 40,549 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,549 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,405 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 36,715 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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W231 VAF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W231 VAF, 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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W231 VAF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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