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FLZ 1178

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,042 mi
Last recorded89,042 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 1178
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 89,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 89,042 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,074 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 82,074 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,647 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen crack outside the swept area bottom of the windscreen.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 74,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen crack outside the swept area bottom of the windscreen.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 70,415 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 70,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 68,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

signs of corrosion to front crossmember

signs of corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 1 Jul 2009 64,609 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rattling from exhaust system

Fail 27 Jun 2009 64,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rattling from exhaust system

Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,818 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 54,610 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 49,359 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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FLZ 1178 is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FLZ 1178, 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 FLZ 1178 registered?

FLZ 1178 is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is FLZ 1178 safe to buy?

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