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W408 VFR

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

35,310 mi
Last recorded35,310 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 VFR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 35,310 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 33,998 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 32,685 miles

both front drop link bush perished

both front shockers and coil springs corroded

Fail 17 May 2023 32,685 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner and outer arch welding patch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front drop link bush perished

both front shockers and coil springs corroded

Pass 9 May 2022 32,435 miles

both front shocker corroded

Fail 9 May 2022 32,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

both front shocker corroded

Pass 7 May 2021 32,126 miles

Offside Front c v boot cracked

backbox corroded

both front shockers and springs corroded

rear wiper blade ripped

Fail 7 May 2021 32,126 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting 3 patch of welding as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front c v boot cracked

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

backbox corroded

both front shockers and springs corroded

rear wiper blade ripped

Pass 20 May 2020 31,920 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 31,511 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 May 2019 31,511 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 31,036 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 29,986 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 29,034 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 6 May 2016 29,034 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 19 May 2015 28,538 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 28,505 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 27,579 miles

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 26,662 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 25,395 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 23,753 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 22,265 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 20,797 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 19,187 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 19,187 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 9 May 2007 17,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 76,957 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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W408 VFR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 W408 VFR, 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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W408 VFR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W408 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W408 VFR shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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