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W294 VGS

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,660 mi
Last recorded51,660 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW294 VGS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2023 51,660 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 51,652 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 51,652 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 57,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 69,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 69,007 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. dont lock up right (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 66,232 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 66,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 66,023 miles

centre brake light not working

exhaust heat shield lose and rattling at the front

o/s/f wing starting to rust

o/s/r seat latch not working

Fail 2 Oct 2017 66,022 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)

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

exhaust heat shield lose and rattling at the front

o/s/f wing starting to rust

o/s/r seat latch not working

Pass 7 Oct 2016 64,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 64,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 63,827 miles

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

centre stop not working.

nearside front binding.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 63,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

centre stop not working.

nearside front binding.

Pass 13 May 2014 61,063 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 61,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside rear tyre has cuts/splits in outer side wall

Pass 7 May 2013 54,879 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking up on sidewall

Pass 10 May 2012 48,707 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 44,055 miles

front pads around 75% to 855 worn front discs liped and rusty

nearside and offside front and rear inner chassis slightly corrored

offside rear tyre slightly perished on side wall

Fail 12 May 2011 44,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front pads around 75% to 855 worn front discs liped and rusty

nearside and offside front and rear inner chassis slightly corrored

offside rear tyre slightly perished on side wall

Pass 25 May 2010 41,786 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,462 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 37,795 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 37,795 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 34,193 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,701 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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W294 VGS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W294 VGS, 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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W294 VGS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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