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W377 VAC

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

41,680 mi
Last recorded41,680 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW377 VAC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2019 41,680 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture a) front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system a) front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 41,605 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 41,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 41,491 miles

n/s rear outer sill weakening by corrosion

Fail 25 May 2017 41,487 miles

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

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

n/s rear outer sill weakening by corrosion

o/s front tyre developing a lump on inner tread area

Pass 25 May 2016 41,224 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 40,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pipe to n/s rear flexy corroding

Pass 21 May 2014 40,414 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 40,139 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 39,937 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 39,743 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 39,344 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres cracking & going out of shape due to age of rubber

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 27 May 2010 39,343 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s & o/s rear tyres cracking & going out of shape due to age of rubber

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2009 39,063 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 39,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil sump plug leaking

n/s front, n/s & o/s rear tyres deteriorating due to age of rubber

Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,564 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 38,514 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 34,797 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 30,528 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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W377 VAC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W377 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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W377 VAC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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