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W368 VAC

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,105 mi
Last recorded105,105 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW368 VAC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 105,105 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 105,104 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and sill end cap and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped beam is high beam (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill end cap in rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,703 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 95,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear reverse lamp inop

Pass 12 Mar 2018 91,014 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 81,091 miles

front cross member under radiator corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,374 miles

Front corrosion to lower cross member/inner front panel. Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in

Fail 8 Mar 2016 76,371 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front corrosion to lower cross member/inner front panel. Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in

Pass 4 Mar 2015 74,427 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 69,212 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,465 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 63,762 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 63,762 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 59,049 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 51,448 miles

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

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2008 45,246 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 45,246 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 39,281 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 39,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear number plate

Pass 17 May 2006 34,823 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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W368 VAC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W368 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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W368 VAC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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