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V163 FSL

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,729 mi
Last recorded102,729 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV163 FSL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 102,729 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 102,729 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 97,396 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 97,396 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 90,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 May 2015 90,843 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Apr 2014 84,193 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 75,926 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 75,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 68,651 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 57,475 miles

your parking brake has only just met the requirments it would apeer it will need repair or adjustment

Fail 13 Apr 2011 57,475 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

your parking brake has only just met the requirments it would apeer it will need repair or adjustment

Pass 27 Apr 2010 50,770 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 50,770 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 43,597 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 35,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 29,078 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,078 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 22,253 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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V163 FSL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc 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 V163 FSL, 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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V163 FSL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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