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W276 VNW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

11,982 mi
Last recorded11,982 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW276 VNW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 11,982 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 11,978 miles

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

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 Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 106,364 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 98,821 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 91,112 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 91,112 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 82,018 miles

Both front tyres getting low on edges.

Fail 8 Feb 2012 82,018 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres getting low on edges.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 73,537 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 73,537 miles

Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 65,402 miles

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2009 57,739 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 50,465 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 42,299 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 42,299 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 38,339 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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W276 VNW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W276 VNW, 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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What year was W276 VNW registered?

W276 VNW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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