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W263 VNH

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

95,959 mi
Last recorded95,959 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW263 VNH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 95,959 miles

Oil level low.

Rear Corrosion on under side of vehicle and corroded on both rear wheel arches behind bumper.

Fail 1 Dec 2020 95,880 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminal insecure. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lights not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil level low.

Rear Corrosion on under side of vehicle and corroded on both rear wheel arches behind bumper.

Pass 12 Dec 2019 88,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion throughout

Fail 12 Dec 2019 88,560 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/ floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion throughout

Pass 17 Dec 2018 78,093 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 78,093 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 69,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 69,877 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 67,617 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 67,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,360 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 65,360 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,810 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 58,810 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 51,920 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 51,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 51,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

sliaght play in rack arms

Fail 2 Jul 2012 38,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres heavily cracked

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside rear tyre has slice on inner side wall but unable to see plys

offside front tyre on 2mm

rear number plate detiorating

Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,312 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracked

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside rear tyre has slice on inner side wall but unable to see plys

offside front tyre on 2mm

rear number plate detiorating

Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,208 miles

both rear tyres cracking

rear numberplate starting to fade

Fail 20 Jul 2011 33,208 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

rear numberplate starting to fade

Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,898 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 24,150 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,150 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,579 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,111 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 20,843 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 18,925 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 18,925 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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W263 VNH is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 W263 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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W263 VNH is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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