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W374 VAK

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,713 mi
Last recorded167,713 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW374 VAK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2015 167,713 miles

ALL UNDER BONNET LEVELS TOPPED UP/ ALL TYRE PRESSURES ADJUSTED/ CLUTCH ADJUSTED FOR DRIVABILITY

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (TREATED/ NO FUTHER ACTIO REQUIRED)

damage to offside front headlamp lens (holed)

park brake lever requires considerable effort when applied to attain required efficiency

Pass 5 Jun 2015 167,713 miles

ALL UNDER BONNET LEVELS TOPPED UP/ ALL TYRE PRESSURES ADJUSTED/ CLUTCH ADJUSTED FOR DRIVABILITY

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (TREATED/ NO FUTHER ACTIO REQUIRED)

damage to offside front headlamp lens (holed)

park brake lever requires considerable effort when applied to attain required efficiency

Pass 3 Jun 2014 151,540 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres different size to rear

Fail 2 Jun 2014 151,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres different size to rear

Pass 4 Jun 2013 131,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smearing

Pass 31 May 2012 104,907 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 84,248 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 80,278 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 77,553 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 71,221 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 63,542 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 63,537 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 55,826 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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W374 VAK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W374 VAK, 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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W374 VAK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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