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W358 VAC

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,059 mi
Last recorded109,059 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW358 VAC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 109,059 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 109,056 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 96,357 miles

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

offside parking brake low

Fail 9 Jun 2016 96,357 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside parking brake low

Pass 15 Jun 2015 80,324 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 80,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,176 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 66,306 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated.

front inner wheel arch [x2] covers fitted.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 66,306 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated.

front inner wheel arch [x2] covers fitted.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 58,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,891 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 51,891 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 43,839 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 43,839 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 36,673 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 36,653 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,213 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 29,441 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 26,440 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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W358 VAC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 W358 VAC, 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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W358 VAC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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