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W497 VOF

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,286 mi
Last recorded102,286 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 VOF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 102,286 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 102,286 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 94,911 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 87,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 82,395 miles

Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 82,395 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 78,292 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 78,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 73,369 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 70,863 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 68,887 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 62,223 miles

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

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

n/s w/blade deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2008 53,182 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 53,182 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 44,790 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 44,790 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 May 2006 35,627 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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W497 VOF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W497 VOF, 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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W497 VOF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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