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W388 VAC

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,013 mi
Last recorded67,013 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 VAC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 67,013 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust rattling

Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,637 miles

Fuse cover missing

Rear number plate poor

Fail 23 Apr 2015 59,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fuse cover missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear number plate poor

Pass 30 Apr 2014 57,863 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 56,133 miles

panard rod bent

Pass 29 May 2012 54,773 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front cross member corroded not to excess

Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,129 miles

rear number plate fayed exhaust slight blow o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2011 53,128 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)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear number plate fayed exhaust slight blow o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2010 50,425 miles

o/s/ tyre slight wear on outer edge.

Pass 29 May 2009 48,217 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished.

Pass 6 May 2008 45,671 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 44,483 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 38,200 miles

front tyres on limits on inner edge.

Pass 23 May 2005 31,268 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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W388 VAC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W388 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W388 VAC registered?

W388 VAC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W388 VAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W388 VAC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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