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V161 FTT

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,352 mi
Last recorded47,352 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 FTT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 47,352 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on innere edges and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 41,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 41,409 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 35,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear inner sidewall perished and cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn on raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 30,141 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 30,131 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 26,048 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight play

Fail 20 Jan 2014 26,038 miles

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

Both front lower ball joints have slight play

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 21,764 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre small cut in tread

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 21,764 miles

Nearside rear tyre small cut in tread

Fail 12 Jan 2012 17,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

PAS pipe from reservior damp

Pass 12 Jan 2012 17,641 miles

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

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

PAS pipe from reservior damp

Pass 4 Jan 2011 15,794 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 14,227 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 11,890 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 11,889 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 9,589 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 7,485 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 5,636 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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V161 FTT is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V161 FTT, 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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V161 FTT is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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