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W629 VAR

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,985 mi
Last recorded89,985 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW629 VAR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 89,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2023 89,956 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 82,840 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 82,838 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Long brake pedal travel

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 72,216 miles

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment BOTH SIDES (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 72,214 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working BOOT DOOR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment BOTH SIDES (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,200 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 67,199 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 58,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 58,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc worn to minimum req replace with pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 50,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre in a very poor condition

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre in a very poor condition

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 50,888 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre in a very poor condition

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre in a very poor condition

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 41,382 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 31,848 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 31,848 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,696 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 28,696 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 28,400 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 28,400 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 27,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 27,989 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 27,740 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 26,914 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 26,436 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,395 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,934 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,382 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 21,546 miles

Battery terminals are corroded

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

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

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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W629 VAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W629 VAR, 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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W629 VAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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