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W256 VOF

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

115,594 mi
Last recorded115,594 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 VOF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 115,594 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings and showing signs of corrosion

frotn and rear suspension corroding

nsr tyre cracking

play in steering

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2023 110,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing slightly damaged no sharp edges

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 110,798 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing slightly damaged no sharp edges

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

clutch worn needs attention

Pass 29 Jun 2022 105,934 miles

oil leak

play in steering rack

rear suspension corroding

all four tyres cracking

Fail 25 Jun 2022 105,927 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

all four tyres cracking

oil leak

play in steering rack

rear suspension corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2021 99,249 miles

both front and osr tyres cracking

both front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

brake and fuel lines corroding- not checked properly due to protective covers

front cross member corroding

frotn brake discs wearing

osf door handle damaged

osf wheel arch and rear chassis corroding

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Jun 2021 99,241 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osr inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front and osr tyres cracking

both front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

brake and fuel lines corroding- not checked properly due to protective covers

front cross member corroding

frotn brake discs wearing

osf door handle damaged

osf wheel arch and rear chassis corroding

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2020 90,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 90,903 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 81,176 miles

boot area full

exhaust system corroding

ns an dos front anti roll bar link rod bushes deteriorating

nsf flexi brakehose ferrules corroding

rear chassis- inner sills and floors corroding

Fail 4 Jul 2019 81,175 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour ns and os front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure raer exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osr wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

boot area full

exhaust system corroding

ns an dos front anti roll bar link rod bushes deteriorating

nsf flexi brakehose ferrules corroding

rear chassis- inner sills and floors corroding

unable to check font pads properly

Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,235 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

ns and os rear brake hose ferrules corroding

osf tyre close to legal limit

slight play in os bottom ball joint

Fail 30 Jun 2018 72,228 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns and os rear suspension mount prescribed area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pipes have protective coatings

ns and os rear brake hose ferrules corroding

osf tyre close to legal limit

slight blow on exhaust backbox

slight play in os bottom ball joint

Pass 24 Jun 2017 64,549 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Jun 2017 64,549 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2016 61,080 miles

Offside Rear brake sticking

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2016 60,957 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear brake sticking

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,229 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 57,021 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,605 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 52,523 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,045 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight lump on outside side wall recomend replacment

Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,167 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 38,072 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,827 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,367 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,975 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2007 23,811 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 20,442 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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W256 VOF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 W256 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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W256 VOF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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