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V196 NAB

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,913 mi
Last recorded68,913 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 NAB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 68,913 miles

ALL ROUND BODY WORK DAMAGE

CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE

EXHAUST SYSTEM AND HEAT SHIELDS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 8 Sep 2016 68,810 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded LOWER WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL/LOWER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded LOWER WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL /LOWER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL ROUND BODY WORK DAMAGE

CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE

EXHAUST SYSTEM AND HEAT SHIELDS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,236 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

high level brake light not working.

light corrosion on offside rear under sill.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,897 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 57,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,960 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing.

Fail 10 Sep 2013 51,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s door mirror glass missing.

Fail 8 Sep 2012 48,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 48,769 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 43,736 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 37,900 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 37,900 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 33,978 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 33,978 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 33,707 miles

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 12 Jan 2007 31,647 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 29,453 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 29,453 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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V196 NAB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V196 NAB, 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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What year was V196 NAB registered?

V196 NAB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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