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W402 VAK

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,704 mi
Last recorded72,704 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW402 VAK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 72,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 72,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,858 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 70,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front 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 Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 59,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 47,223 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 47,223 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 37,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s driveshaft seal leaking oil

Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,057 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 28,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 21,580 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 20,417 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 19,525 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 19,337 miles

temporary repair made to offside rear fog light lens

Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,773 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 18,588 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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W402 VAK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W402 VAK, 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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W402 VAK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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