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V242 FRC

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,301 mi
Last recorded55,301 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 FRC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 55,301 miles

Corrosion throughout underbody

Corrosion to outersills

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 40,313 miles

Corrosion throughout underbody

Corrosion to outersills

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 22 Nov 2016 37,559 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/wheel arch. Seat belt anchorage prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/wheel arch. Seat belt anchorage prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipes are greased.

n/s/r wheel arch covered in underseal not fully able to inspect

Fail 22 Nov 2016 37,558 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch. Seat belt anchorage prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/wheel arch. Seat belt anchorage prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/wheel arch. Seat belt anchorage prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipes are greased.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 32,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ wheel arch, seat belt anchorage prescribed area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ wheel arch, seat belt anchorage prescribed area. (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipes greased.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 29,608 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 26,201 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 24,935 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 23,706 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 22,537 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 21,349 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 19,819 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both side brake pipes corroded . ( from flexi to compensator )

front indicator starting to loose colour . not showing white light .

Pass 18 Jan 2008 17,554 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 15,102 miles

front brake pads low(not below minimum thickness) & slight wear to discs

Pass 19 Jan 2006 13,049 miles

o/s/r & spare tyres close to legal limit (on 3mm)

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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V242 FRC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 V242 FRC, 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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V242 FRC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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