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W532 VAF

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,653 mi
Last recorded94,653 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW532 VAF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 94,653 miles

General corrosion on rear chassis

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 94,651 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

General corrosion on rear chassis

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 92,664 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 92,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 90,233 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 90,233 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 86,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion both ends of front crossmember

corrosion both inner and outer sills

corrosion rear subframe

Pass 7 Jan 2013 80,340 miles

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

chip on windscreen

corrosion rear axle/subframe

front crossmember holed,advise to get repaired

n/s/r tyre cracking and perishing

o/s/f tyre scrubbed inner edge

surface corrosion o/s/f wihsbone

Fail 7 Jan 2013 80,340 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

chip on windscreen

corrosion rear axle/subframe

front crossmember holed,advise to get repaired

n/s/r tyre cracking and perishing

o/s/f tyre scrubbed inner edge

surface corrosion o/s/f wihsbone

Pass 9 Jan 2012 75,402 miles

corrosion rear subframe

cv-boots perishing slightly

hole front crossmember not within 30cm of any failure critera

n/s/r tyre perishing slightly

p/s fluid around pump unable to determin leak

Fail 9 Jan 2012 75,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion rear subframe

cv-boots perishing slightly

hole front crossmember not within 30cm of any failure critera

n/s/r tyre perishing slightly

p/s fluid around pump unable to determin leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 71,228 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 71,228 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 66,003 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 60,506 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,479 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to edge

n/s/f tyre getting low inside edge

Pass 9 Jan 2007 49,590 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 49,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 43,207 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 43,207 miles

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

front pads getting low

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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W532 VAF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W532 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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W532 VAF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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