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W642 VAR

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

58,594 mi
Last recorded58,594 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW642 VAR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 58,594 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front doors hinagers worn

corrosion present under vehicle

suspension corroded

Fail 10 May 2024 58,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front doors hinagers worn

corrosion present under vehicle

suspension corroded

Pass 10 May 2023 55,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 May 2022 52,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 May 2021 49,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2020 46,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front > rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 44,091 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 44,091 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 40,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Wiper spindles worn

Fail 14 May 2018 40,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Wiper spindles worn

Pass 12 May 2017 38,250 miles

Nearside Rear sidewall age related perishing

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 May 2017 38,250 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear sidewall age related perishing

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 May 2016 36,486 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 36,486 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 34,988 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 34,988 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 33,891 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 31,907 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 31,907 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 May 2012 29,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 29,579 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 26,927 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 24,447 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 23,586 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 23,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 22,489 miles

SMALL HOLE IN O/S/R LAMP LENS/// LOW BRAKE EFFORT N/S/R BRAKE//// CLUTCH REQUIRES ADJUSTING////GEAR CHANGE BIAS SPRING SUSPECT BROKEN

Pass 13 Apr 2007 21,170 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 19,586 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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W642 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 67.9%.

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 W642 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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W642 VAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W642 VAR shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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