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W251 VOF

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

123,987 mi
Last recorded123,987 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 VOF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 123,987 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 122,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 110,695 miles

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

body sills corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2023 99,762 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 89,059 miles

under body slight corrosion

Fail 23 Dec 2021 88,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 88,421 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 88,421 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2019 82,650 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 82,650 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 67,957 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 54,760 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,246 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,760 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 40,243 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,408 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 32,102 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,102 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,850 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 22,282 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 18,998 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 15,410 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 11,813 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 6,195 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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W251 VOF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W251 VOF, 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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W251 VOF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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