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V189 DOY

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,057 mi
Last recorded142,057 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 DOY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 142,057 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear. (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn thin. (3.5.1i)

nearside front crossmember corroding.

Fail 29 Sep 2016 142,056 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp switch faulty main beam warning lamp is on all the time. (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear. (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn thin. (3.5.1i)

nearside front crossmember corroding.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 140,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 135,366 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 132,665 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 125,224 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 119,251 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 109,115 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 97,985 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 97,985 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 88,969 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 88,969 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 81,361 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 68,551 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 68,551 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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V189 DOY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V189 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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V189 DOY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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