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W271 VNH

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,132 mi
Last recorded60,132 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 VNH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2018 60,132 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both...from hoses (1.1.11 (c))

f/n/s tyre bald on inner edge

o/s outer sill corroding

o/s sill to floor corroding

r/n/s shocker worn [soft]

Pass 1 Nov 2017 56,232 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear shocker worn [soft]

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

f/n/s tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s sill to floor corroding

rear of o/s inner wing corroding

slight bind in both front brakes

Fail 1 Nov 2017 56,232 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of n/s inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of n/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear shocker worn [soft]

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

f/n/s tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s sill to floor corroding

rear of o/s inner wing corroding

slight bind in both front brakes

Pass 27 Aug 2016 50,850 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 50,847 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 60 14H (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 43,660 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,450 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 41,450 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine on

Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,228 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,689 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 34,304 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,514 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 31,514 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 28,289 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,237 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,370 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 19,872 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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W271 VNH is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 W271 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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W271 VNH is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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