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W429 VFR

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,212 mi
Last recorded18,212 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW429 VFR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 18,212 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe undersealed

Service brake has just met requirements

Welding done on car and undersealed

heavy corrosion under car

Fail 10 Apr 2019 18,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened at sway bar mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at chassis rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 17,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler neck corrored

Pass 11 Apr 2017 17,741 miles

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

Rear axle beam corored

Pass 12 Apr 2016 17,421 miles

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

Rear both sides tyres cracking on outer side wall

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear in places (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension componets corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 17,036 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 16,445 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 15,762 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 14,936 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 14,026 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 13,320 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 13,312 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Apr 2010 13,312 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 12,497 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 11,778 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 11,778 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 10,919 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 9,802 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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W429 VFR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W429 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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W429 VFR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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