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W288 VOF

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,897 mi
Last recorded71,897 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 VOF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 71,897 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 71,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,740 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 67,740 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 62,634 miles

Front cross member has poor repair.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,634 miles

Front cross member has poor repair.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,328 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,472 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 54,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,657 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 49,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 46,074 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 46,074 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,096 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,491 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,865 miles

O/S/R + N/S/R + O/S/F TYRES PERISED SLIGHTLY

Pass 6 Mar 2006 25,583 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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W288 VOF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W288 VOF, 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 W288 VOF registered?

W288 VOF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W288 VOF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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