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W368 VAX

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,199 mi
Last recorded70,199 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW368 VAX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 70,199 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle welded and undersealed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 70,193 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,471 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 59,167 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount to beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded /repaired

rear beam and suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 58,664 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 58,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer under sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 58,040 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 58,039 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 56,459 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 54,503 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 52,030 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filler neck corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2013 52,011 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filler neck corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,524 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,664 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,927 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Centre stoplight not working but no evidence of connection.

Front No plate broken

Fail 10 Aug 2010 43,927 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Both front tyres close to limit

Centre stoplight not working but no evidence of connection.

Front No plate broken

Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,902 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,664 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,348 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 30,143 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 VAX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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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W368 VAX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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