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W388 VNW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,251 mi
Last recorded97,251 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 VNW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 97,251 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front drop link rubbers starting to perish

vehicle underside has slight age related corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2017 96,008 miles

both sills corroded to the rear

front headlamps discoloured slightly

slight play in both inner rack arms

Pass 20 Jun 2016 94,782 miles

both sills corroded to the rear

front lights discolouring

slight play in inner rack arms

Pass 30 Jun 2015 93,589 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2015 93,589 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 87,346 miles

Exhaust corrodid in places

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front pads and discs showing signs of wear

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding on slightly

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Small crack to drivers mirror

Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,957 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre walls slight cracks

Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,469 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s front tyre poor cond.

slight under body corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,672 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre walls slight cracks

Pass 18 Jul 2009 33,578 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s front tyre poor cond.

Pass 26 Jul 2008 31,287 miles

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

nearside rear tyre walls poor and cracks

Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,293 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,679 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 VNW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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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W388 VNW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W388 VNW safe to buy?

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