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W304 VGS

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,655 mi
Last recorded112,655 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW304 VGS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 112,655 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER VEHICLE SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 19 Feb 2024 112,651 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Possible Pipes Blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Slight Leak From Expansion Bottle, Advise to Change Soon ()

Exhaust System Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides) ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake Travel

Nearside Front Wheel Touching Inner Arch on Full Lock, Advise for Further Inspection + Possible Tracking

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc Slightly Blue, May be Due to Brakes Over Heating, Advise for Further Inspection (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Under Vehicle + Sills + Steering/Suspension Components General Rust

Pass 3 Feb 2023 100,140 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 97,605 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 97,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to balance valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to balance valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 96,283 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 89,639 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 89,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,190 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 86,190 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 82,215 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 82,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 78,716 miles

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

NSF tyre has cut on the inner wall

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,629 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,956 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,669 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,503 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,820 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 58,820 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,136 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 54,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,643 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,298 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 45,298 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,134 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 37,204 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 37,204 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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W304 VGS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W304 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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W304 VGS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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