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W262 VGS

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

87,210 mi
Last recorded87,210 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 VGS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 87,210 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 87,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 86,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre low pressure ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 86,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre low pressure ()

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 85,250 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 85,250 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 84,184 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 84,184 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 82,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 82,422 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 78,384 miles

rear top stop light not working

Pass 3 Jul 2017 75,686 miles

Nearside Front cross member area's corroding

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking & perishing

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (5.2.6)

oil leak engine area's

Fail 30 Jun 2017 75,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front cross member area's corroding

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking & perishing

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (5.2.6)

oil leak engine area's

Pass 18 Jun 2016 72,932 miles

Front brake pads cant be seen

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

Offside front wheel slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 72,932 miles

Front brake pads cant be seen

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

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

Offside front wheel slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 68,882 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 67,361 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 67,361 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,120 miles

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

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

Near side rear tyre outer wall cut

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 56,933 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,286 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,618 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 45,609 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 42,618 miles

offside front tyre has a cut in side wall not showing cords

Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,594 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,941 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,886 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,905 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 33,905 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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W262 VGS 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 W262 VGS, 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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W262 VGS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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