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W248 VNH

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,944 mi
Last recorded132,944 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 VNH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 132,944 miles

Nearside inner wheel arch , outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer cv joint wear

corrosion to offside outer panel behind front wheel

Pass 29 Apr 2019 103,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 25 Apr 2019 103,326 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 29 Mar 2018 87,638 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 87,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,502 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 84,502 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,550 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 79,759 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 79,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 77,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads approx 70% worn

Fail 2 Apr 2013 74,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,896 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 71,465 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 71,465 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 68,220 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracked on inner and outer sidewalls and between the treads

o/s front tyre cracked on inner sidewall and between treads

o/s rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall and between treads

Fail 7 Apr 2011 68,219 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracked on inner and outer sidewalls and between the treads

o/s front tyre cracked on inner sidewall and between treads

o/s rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall and between treads

Pass 26 Jun 2010 64,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perrishing

front discs corroded

sight body corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2009 60,708 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 54,608 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 54,608 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 49,909 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 46,945 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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W248 VNH is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W248 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 W248 VNH registered?

W248 VNH is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is W248 VNH safe to buy?

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