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W594 VNW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,365 mi
Last recorded79,365 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW594 VNW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 79,365 miles

Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front crossmember is corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2016 79,351 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front crossmember is corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 69,516 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 69,514 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,140 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,086 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 39,506 miles

Front Cross Member Corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,237 miles

Nearside front tyre splitting on edge of tread

Offside front tyre splitting on edge of tread

Slight corrosion on front cross member

Fail 5 Mar 2011 33,174 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre splitting on edge of tread

Nearside rear tyre splitting on edge of tread

Offside front tyre splitting on edge of tread

Slight corrosion on front cross member

Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,400 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 31,399 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 25,567 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 19,874 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,955 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 12,620 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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W594 VNW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W594 VNW, 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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W594 VNW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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