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W501 VOF

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,849 mi
Last recorded57,849 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 VOF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2020 57,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front brakes binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Hole in rear exhaust box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner - rear arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 53,535 miles

all four tyres are cracking

nsf and the nsr brakes are binding slightly

os inner sill is soft

rear number plate needs replacing

both rear inner arches are corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 50,494 miles

Both rear inner arches corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 47,822 miles

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Rear arch rotted away (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Arch rotted away (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2017 47,822 miles

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Rear arch rotted away (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Arch rotted away (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,849 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all outer side wall tyres cracking

chip in windscreen

Fail 12 May 2016 45,848 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all outer side wall tyres cracking

Pass 20 May 2015 45,492 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underbody rusting

Pass 21 May 2014 45,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear underbody corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

rear number plate deteriorated

underbody rusted

Fail 21 May 2014 45,182 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear underbody corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

rear number plate deteriorated

underbody rusted

Pass 23 May 2013 44,528 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 44,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 43,923 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 42,397 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 42,397 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 38,823 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 35,357 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 31,662 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 27,829 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 23,895 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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W501 VOF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W501 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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W501 VOF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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