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V160 DOY

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,119 mi
Last recorded84,119 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 DOY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2018 84,119 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 83,043 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative

extensive corrosion to chassis under radiator - outside prescribed areas

Fail 13 Feb 2017 83,043 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

extensive corrosion to chassis under radiator - outside prescribed areas

Pass 18 Feb 2016 82,167 miles

extensive corrosion to front chassis under radiator - outside prescribed areas

Fail 18 Feb 2016 82,167 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

extensive corrosion to front chassis under radiator - outside prescribed areas

Pass 11 Feb 2015 81,590 miles

extensive corrosion to front cross chassis under radiator - outside prescribed areas

Fail 11 Feb 2015 81,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

extensive corrosion to front cross chassis under radiator - outside prescribed areas

Pass 17 Feb 2014 80,994 miles

corrosiopn to n/s of front cross chassis - outside prescribed areas

Fail 11 Feb 2014 80,988 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosiopn to n/s of front cross chassis - outside prescribed areas

Pass 1 Feb 2013 79,983 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 79,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 75,108 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 75,095 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 69,301 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 69,288 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 64,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 58,794 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 51,988 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 45,141 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 39,265 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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V160 DOY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V160 DOY, 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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V160 DOY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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