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W552 VAF

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,858 mi
Last recorded116,858 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 VAF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 116,858 miles

front x member corroded engine mount not insecure

sump corroded and leaking oil

Fail 10 Sep 2013 116,858 miles

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

front x member corroded engine mount not insecure

sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,142 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 109,141 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 100,756 miles

slight judder on front brakes

slight leak from pas rack

Pass 14 Sep 2010 92,349 miles

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

front x member becoming corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 86,730 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 75,133 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 67,760 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 67,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 52,934 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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W552 VAF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W552 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 W552 VAF registered?

W552 VAF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W552 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W552 VAF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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