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V246 HVS

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,206 mi
Last recorded88,206 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV246 HVS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system poor

Fail 1 Sep 2014 88,205 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust system poor

Pass 11 Jan 2013 86,484 miles

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

various corrosion, brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 8 Jan 2013 86,484 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

various corrosion, brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jan 2012 84,217 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorating, and slightly cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2012 84,217 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 79,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate slightly deteriorating

offside front inner brake pad getting low

Pass 5 Jan 2010 74,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front valance/cross member corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2010 74,424 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front valance/cross member corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2009 68,033 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 68,004 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 60,598 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 51,564 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 43,112 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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V246 HVS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V246 HVS, 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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V246 HVS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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