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W427 VAK

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,912 mi
Last recorded77,912 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW427 VAK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 77,912 miles

general corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2022 77,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2021 69,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 69,001 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended dog lead stuck in buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's seat with a defective structure back rest insecure, likely to fail (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 59,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front tyres wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2019 50,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 42,089 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 40,435 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 40,435 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 39,939 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,848 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 39,724 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,663 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 39,663 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to fully assess n/s front wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,474 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,285 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,464 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 31,586 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,760 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread,nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut,but not deep enough to reach inner cords.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 21,881 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 18,755 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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W427 VAK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W427 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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W427 VAK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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