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V143 NHJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,597 mi
Last recorded120,597 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV143 NHJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 120,597 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f c.v boot perished

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f c.v boot perished

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking

under rear of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2013 120,592 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f c.v boot perished

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f c.v boot perished

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking

under rear of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 106,694 miles

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

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

n/s/f c.v boot perished

o/s/f head light loose but secure

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking

under vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 106,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/f c.v boot perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f head light loose but secure

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking

under vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 102,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 99,996 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 97,534 miles

both outer driveshaft boots perished

centre stop light not working

front brake pads low

Pass 7 Jan 2008 90,094 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 80,710 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 70,279 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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V143 NHJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V143 NHJ, 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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V143 NHJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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