MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,359 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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some heavy wear front brake discs inner faces
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
some heavy wear front brake discs inner faces
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear number starting to de laminate.
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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W296 VGS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 W296 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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What year was W296 VGS registered?
W296 VGS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 April 2000.
Is W296 VGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for W296 VGS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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