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W296 VNW

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,875 mi
Last recorded85,875 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 VNW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 85,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 85,839 miles

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

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

exhaust blow at rear of centre section

Pass 11 Apr 2018 85,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear part of centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 85,610 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 76,110 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,101 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,825 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 51,820 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 45,603 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 39,840 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 32,605 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 32,602 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/r tyre misshaped

Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,495 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 27,887 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 25,164 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 21,682 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 21,682 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 19,002 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2005 19,002 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W296 VNW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 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 W296 VNW registered?

W296 VNW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W296 VNW safe to buy?

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