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W428 VFR

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

169,365 mi
Last recorded169,365 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW428 VFR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 169,365 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 169,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 165,602 miles

G/box leaking

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Arch/body heavily cooroded

Nearside Washer jet does not provide fluid to the screen

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Arch/body heavily corroded

Oil sump corroded and leaking

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

Vehicle condition poor with the corrosion on the rear end and oil leaks

Fail 14 Feb 2017 165,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

G/box leaking

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Arch/body heavily cooroded

Nearside Washer jet does not provide fluid to the screen

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Arch/body heavily corroded

Oil sump corroded and leaking

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

Vehicle condition poor with the corrosion on the rear end and oil leaks

Pass 8 Mar 2016 162,623 miles

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

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

all rear suspension bushes soft / rear suspension seems soft

general corrosion on underside

oil leaks

signs of steering fluid leaks

slight corrosion lower sill lips

windscreen wipers splitting & smearing

Pass 23 Feb 2015 160,317 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Centre exhaust mount missing but system still secure

Front x member corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF wheel binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 160,317 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust corroded

Centre exhaust mount missing but system still secure

Front x member corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF wheel binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 153,779 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 153,777 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 142,972 miles

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

high stop lamp not working

offside front brake binding on

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge of tread

Pass 14 Feb 2013 142,972 miles

high stop lamp not working

offside front brake binding on

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge of tread

Pass 27 Feb 2012 133,684 miles

advise nearside wiper blade split on end

Fail 27 Feb 2012 133,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise nearside wiper blade split on end

Pass 23 Feb 2011 127,579 miles

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

offside front wheel slight binding

Pass 16 Feb 2010 115,338 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 96,794 miles

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

water in o/s headlamp

Fail 5 Feb 2009 96,794 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

water in o/s headlamp

Pass 4 Feb 2008 85,823 miles

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

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

n/s/r reverse lamp lens holed

rear no plate damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2008 85,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r reverse lamp lens holed

rear no plate damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2007 78,343 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 78,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front heat shield rattling

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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W428 VFR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W428 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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W428 VFR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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