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W531 VAF

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,948 mi
Last recorded30,948 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 VAF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 30,948 miles

rear axel showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2019 30,948 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 29,793 miles

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 May 2017 28,748 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 28,748 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 27,816 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 26,914 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 26,914 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 25,795 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 24,882 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 24,882 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 2 May 2012 23,822 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 23,822 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 23,051 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 22,047 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,931 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,988 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 13,872 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 11,075 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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W531 VAF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W531 VAF, 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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What year was W531 VAF registered?

W531 VAF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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