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W303 VAX

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,462 mi
Last recorded73,462 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 VAX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2018 73,462 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front lower inner corner of rear arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front lower inner corner of rear arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 73,386 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheelarch excessivly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheelarch excessivly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 71,997 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,242 miles

both front tyres worn edges low

Fail 4 Apr 2017 63,235 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn edges low

Pass 22 Jan 2016 56,470 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 56,434 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 51,796 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 46,849 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery corrosion around battery area.

centre stop light n/w.

corrosion in centre / rear exhaust system & slightly leaking.

corrosion in front lower chassis crossmenber area req's attention.

front indicators lights pale.

n/s/f wiper washer jet partly blocked.

surface corrosion in rear body & suspension areas.

Fail 3 Jan 2014 46,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery corrosion around battery area.

corrosion in centre / rear exhaust system & slightly leaking.

corrosion in front lower chassis crossmenber area req's attention.

front indicators lights pale.

n/s/f tyre worn 3mm & worn on inside edge.

n/s/f wiper washer jet partly blocked.

surface corrosion in rear body & suspension areas.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,696 miles

slight exhaust leak rear box

Pass 29 Dec 2011 42,379 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 30 Dec 2010 39,137 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 39,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres worn 2/3mm.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 35,503 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 35,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,836 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 30,671 miles

centre and rear exhausts corroded.

front wipers worn.

o/s/r foot and handbrake lazy

Fail 29 Dec 2007 30,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre and rear exhausts corroded.

front wipers worn.

o/s/r foot and handbrake lazy

Pass 11 Jan 2007 28,125 miles

rear brakes out of balance. †travel in hand brake lever. †front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 25,606 miles

suspect front brakes pads wearing low. †n/s/r foot brake & hand brake low reading. †travel in hand brake lever.

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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W303 VAX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 W303 VAX, 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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W303 VAX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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