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V257 NMX

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,103 mi
Last recorded171,103 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 NMX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2022 171,103 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 167,675 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 164,257 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 158,983 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 158,983 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 153,796 miles

gearbox not postive

Fail 4 Jan 2018 153,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

gearbox not postive

Pass 6 Jan 2017 147,598 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 147,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 141,633 miles

auto gearbox/clutch worn

both dip beam patterns poor

Fail 6 Jan 2016 141,633 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

auto gearbox/clutch worn

both dip beam patterns poor

Pass 12 Jan 2015 132,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 122,960 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge (out off shap)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 Dec 2013 122,960 miles

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 Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge (out off shap)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 114,383 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 106,732 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear shocks are misting

front cross member corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2011 98,437 miles

both front indicators faded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 90,010 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 80,854 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 69,815 miles

cant see front outer brake pad depths

centre rear brake light inop

front brake discs slightly worn + inner front pad depths low

front windscreen chipped

nearside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre tread depth very low on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2008 69,815 miles

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

cant see front outer brake pad depths

centre rear brake light inop

front brake discs slightly worn + inner front pad depths low

front windscreen chipped

nearside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre tread depth very low on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2007 59,166 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 48,752 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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V257 NMX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V257 NMX, 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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V257 NMX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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