MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,582 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
WINDSCREEN SCUFFED
Offside Outer 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
WINDSCREEN SCUFFED
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
osf tyre wearing outer edges/nsf and nsr tyres perished/age related cracking
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
osf tyre wearing outer edges/nsf and nsr tyres perished/age related cracking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front lower crossmember slightly corroded and scabby
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front tyre-outer sidewall damaged
Nearside rear tyre deteriorated and cracking due to ageing
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front tyre worn close to wear indicators ion both edges
Spare tyre defective
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front lower crossmember slightly corroded and scabby
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front tyre-outer sidewall damaged
Nearside rear tyre deteriorated and cracking due to ageing
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front tyre worn close to wear indicators ion both edges
Spare tyre defective
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front brake discs slightly deteriorated
offside rear tyre slightly perished (165/60/R14)
Brake warning light on dash ?
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight play within offside front shock absorber
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight play within offside front shock absorber
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W285 VCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 W285 VCW, 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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W285 VCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 March 2000.
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