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W382 VNW

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,648 mi
Last recorded82,648 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW382 VNW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 82,648 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres slightly deteriated

front subframe slightly corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2012 82,625 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres slightly deteriated

front subframe slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2011 75,672 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 75,672 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 62,098 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 62,098 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

drivers window drops unaided

front cross member badly corroded this supports weight of engine

Pass 12 Feb 2009 57,141 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 52,682 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 52,682 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2007 46,799 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 46,799 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 46,707 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 30,431 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 30,431 miles

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

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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W382 VNW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W382 VNW, 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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W382 VNW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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