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W246 VNH

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,503 mi
Last recorded113,503 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 VNH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2021 113,503 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 105,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 95,671 miles

Both rear arches corroded through at the rear, in unprescribed areas

Both rear inner arch patches siliconed/ undersealed

Pass 25 May 2018 79,524 miles

Both front and n/s rtyres getting low

Fail 24 May 2018 79,472 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front and n/s rtyres getting low

Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,864 miles

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 24 Jun 2016 54,138 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,051 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs inner surfaces worn

both front coil springs slight corrosion

both front tyres worn close to tread wear limit indicators

Fail 24 Jul 2015 42,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs inner surfaces worn

both front coil springs slight corrosion

both front tyres worn close to tread wear limit indicators

Pass 26 Jul 2014 36,268 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 31,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 30,980 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 29,087 miles

n/s rear tyre perished/cracked poor condition

o/s rear tyre damaged on sidewall due to being run when flat

Fail 25 Jul 2011 29,086 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre perished/cracked poor condition

o/s rear tyre damaged on sidewall due to being run when flat

Pass 26 Jul 2010 25,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2009 23,213 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Pass 18 Jul 2008 22,204 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside rear brake effort low

Fail 18 Jul 2008 22,204 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside rear brake effort low

Pass 26 Jul 2007 21,299 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A BULGE IN THE SIDEWALL

WINDSCREEN WIPER RUBBERS STARTING TO SPLIT

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 20,371 miles

Bulge in offside rear tyre sidewall

Nearside wiper blade split

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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W246 VNH is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W246 VNH, 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 W246 VNH registered?

W246 VNH is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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