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W386 VAC

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,302 mi
Last recorded91,302 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW386 VAC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 91,302 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 91,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 76,261 miles

nearside rear sill end corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,613 miles

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

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

front n/s brakes binding

Pass 19 Jun 2015 64,242 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 64,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front o/s brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2014 56,456 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 56,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,198 miles

N/S/F Tyre Has Damage To The Outer Side Wall

N/S/R Tyre Has A Nail In The Tread

Fail 21 Jun 2013 51,163 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre Has Damage To The Outer Side Wall

N/S/R Tyre Has A Nail In The Tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,861 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,398 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,947 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 41,947 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,745 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 38,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 35,404 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 32,133 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 28,370 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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W386 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 W386 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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W386 VAC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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