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W317 VAX

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

56,396 mi
Last recorded56,396 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 VAX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2025 56,396 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2024 55,944 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 55,925 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 55,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 54,806 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 54,806 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 53,377 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 52,901 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 52,899 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,302 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 51,015 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

General underbody corrosion

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2018 51,015 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings X member x 4 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

General underbody corrosion

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 49,885 miles

front brake discs worn

nsf cv boot cracking

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2017 49,885 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front cv boot cracking

front brake discs worn

nsf cv boot cracking

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2017 49,881 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front cv boot cracking

front brake discs worn

nsf cv boot cracking

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,883 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Minor corrosion to inner sills

Fail 4 Mar 2016 48,883 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Sticking (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Minor corrosion to inner sills

Pass 4 Mar 2015 48,253 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust in poor condition

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

slight corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,508 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 46,508 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,429 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 43,427 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,910 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,627 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,559 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)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,578 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)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 6 Mar 2009 36,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Mar 2008 29,507 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,939 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 28,938 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,870 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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W317 VAX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 W317 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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W317 VAX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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