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W422 VFR

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

17,876 mi
Last recorded17,876 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW422 VFR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2020 17,876 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 17,590 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 17,590 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 16,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 16,647 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 15,746 miles

corrosion throughout underbody

Pass 2 Jun 2014 14,879 miles

fuel filler neck corroded but not leaking

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s/f wing has corrosion but has no sharp edges

vehicle underbody has corrosion starting throughout

Fail 20 May 2014 14,873 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler neck corroded but not leaking

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s/f wing has corrosion but has no sharp edges

vehicle underbody has corrosion starting throughout

Pass 6 Jun 2013 13,825 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 13,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 12,752 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 11,846 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 10,843 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 10,843 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 9,733 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 8,773 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 7,706 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 6,489 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 5,463 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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W422 VFR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W422 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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What year was W422 VFR registered?

W422 VFR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W422 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W422 VFR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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