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W378 VAC

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,395 mi
Last recorded114,395 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 VAC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 114,395 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 114,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 111,240 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 107,358 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 107,352 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 104,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 104,263 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 99,535 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 94,998 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 94,998 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 84,211 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 84,211 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 70,404 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front pads and disc's worn low

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 26 May 2009 70,404 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front pads and disc's worn low

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 29 May 2008 61,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2008 61,136 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 57,250 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 57,248 miles

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

front discs worn

high level brake light in op

n/s/r tyre perished and split

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 17 May 2006 50,069 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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W378 VAC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 W378 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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W378 VAC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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