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W277 VNW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,044 mi
Last recorded95,044 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW277 VNW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 95,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 93,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 90,590 miles

BOTH front tyres getting low on tread

BOTH outer sills showing corrosion behind paint work

all rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

unable to inspect front brake pads

Fail 6 Jan 2021 90,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severe cracking outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH front tyres getting low on tread

BOTH outer sills showing corrosion behind paint work

all rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

unable to inspect front brake pads

Pass 7 Jan 2020 88,002 miles

All rear brake pipes showing light corrosion

Front radiator support panel corroded

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 87,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All rear brake pipes showing light corrosion

Front radiator support panel corroded

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

main beam tell tale on all the time

Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,814 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under body corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2019 84,813 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2018 80,463 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 80,454 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front indicators showing slight white light

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 76,207 miles

Offside front cv boot cracking

Fail 4 Jan 2017 76,194 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front cv boot cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,060 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 66,948 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,036 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 56,965 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,711 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,372 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 54,994 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,473 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 54,130 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,007 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,700 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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W277 VNW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W277 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 W277 VNW registered?

W277 VNW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W277 VNW safe to buy?

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