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W402 VNW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,526 mi
Last recorded116,526 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW402 VNW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2016 116,526 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear inner arches (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both front (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/R Tyre perished

Pass 15 Sep 2015 108,386 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 108,315 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 98,948 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre near limit and sidewalls perished/cracking.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 98,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Advise nearside rear tyre near limit and sidewalls perished/cracking.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 91,931 miles

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 crossmember holed and corroded at gear box mountings

o/s/f wing corroded

rear brake flexible hoses perrished

rear brake piping corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2013 91,931 miles

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)

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

front crossmember holed and corroded at gear box mountings

o/s/f wing corroded

rear brake flexible hoses perrished

rear brake piping corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 78,095 miles

Centre & Rear Exhaust Corroded

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 78,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Centre & Rear Exhaust Corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 70,140 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 63,583 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 60,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 25 Jul 2008 57,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

drivers door pins worn

Pass 25 Jul 2008 57,030 miles

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

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

drivers door pins worn

Fail 6 Aug 2007 43,423 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

power steering belt perished

Pass 6 Aug 2007 43,423 miles

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

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

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

power steering belt perished

Pass 14 Aug 2006 47,818 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 19 Aug 2005 44,170 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 VNW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W402 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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W402 VNW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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