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W272 VNH

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,977 mi
Last recorded68,977 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW272 VNH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2020 68,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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 Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor next to rear suspension arm mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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 Front Outer 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust shield loose

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body and various components corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,611 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged split (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear seatbelts not checked

various components corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2019 66,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged split (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear seatbelts not checked

various components corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2018 64,184 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 64,182 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% max 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Mount damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front and rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle has been painted difficulty in corrosion assessment of body and suspension components

Pass 9 Aug 2017 62,865 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to underside and suspension parts

Fail 1 Aug 2017 62,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to underside and suspension parts

Pass 4 Aug 2016 60,557 miles

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

corrosion under car and on suspension components

Fail 3 Aug 2016 60,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion under car and on suspension components

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,249 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

corrosion under car

Pass 29 Jul 2014 56,374 miles

corrosion under car

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,629 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 54,602 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,701 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 51,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 47,187 miles

Battery insecure

Cracks at edge of tread pattern on both rear tyres.

Nearside front wiper blade split at ends.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 46,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

n/s/r tyre cracking on treads

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

o/s/r tyre cracking on treads

Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,572 miles

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

n/s/r tyre cracking on treads

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

o/s/r tyre cracking on treads

Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,307 miles

both rear tyres showing cracks

Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,028 miles

rear tyres slightly perished on treads

Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,315 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,949 miles

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

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

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

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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W272 VNH is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W272 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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W272 VNH is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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