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W635 VAR

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,490 mi
Last recorded57,490 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW635 VAR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 57,490 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 57,490 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 56,597 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 55,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall Strong Advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall Strong Advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 55,221 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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall Strong Advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall Strong Advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 53,391 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 50,812 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,156 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 48,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 44,783 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 44,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,392 miles

faint head light pattern nearside headlight

Pass 10 Sep 2014 38,022 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 35,081 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,735 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 31,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 28,557 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,233 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 21,606 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,260 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 17,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,459 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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W635 VAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 W635 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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What year was W635 VAR registered?

W635 VAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W635 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W635 VAR shows 22 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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