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W274 VEP

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

132,412 mi
Last recorded132,412 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW274 VEP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 132,412 miles

Both side front brake disc in poor condition

Both side front top mount slighty worn

Both side front wheel slight bind when turned by hand

Exhuast joints in poor condition

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 132,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Both side front brake disc in poor condition

Both side front top mount slighty worn

Both side front wheel slight bind when turned by hand

Exhuast joints in poor condition

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 119,339 miles

Both side front indicator discolour

Both side front top mount slighty play

Exhuast joints in poor condition

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front inner track road end slighty play

Oil leak but not excessive

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 119,334 miles

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

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

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

Both side front indicator discolour

Both side front top mount slighty play

Exhuast joints in poor condition

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside rear wheel bind when turned by hand

Offside front inner track road end slighty play

Oil leak but not excessive

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 103,354 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 88,964 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 88,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 79,599 miles

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Slight play in nearside front lower arm ball joint

Pass 31 Oct 2020 71,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Corrosion around the fuel filler neck

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 71,478 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both stop lights are not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Corrosion around the fuel filler neck

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 63,950 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 63,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 56,597 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 56,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 47,540 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 33,510 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 30,949 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 29,470 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 29,046 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 29,041 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2012 28,482 miles

N/S/F Brake locked out sooner than expected.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 27,777 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 26,935 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 25,717 miles

Front reg.plate slightly cracked.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 24,506 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 23,173 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 21,456 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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W274 VEP is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W274 VEP, 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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W274 VEP is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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