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W315 VGS

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,353 mi
Last recorded105,353 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW315 VGS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 105,353 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 105,353 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 103,131 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 103,131 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 101,310 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 101,310 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 95,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 95,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,526 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side rear quarter damaged

rear bumper damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2014 92,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side rear quarter damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2013 88,751 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 88,751 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 73,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 73,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 71,313 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,313 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 68,661 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 68,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 65,951 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2008 65,951 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 60,940 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 55,873 miles

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

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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W315 VGS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W315 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 W315 VGS registered?

W315 VGS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W315 VGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W315 VGS shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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