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V274 FRC

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

66,597 mi
Last recorded66,597 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV274 FRC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 66,596 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 60,615 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 60,615 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced after road wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch before road wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced after road wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced before road wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 60,596 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (in front of rear wheel) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (in front of wheel) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front to rear brake pipe corroded

vehicle suspension and underbody components corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2018 54,868 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 54,868 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 53,231 miles

Nearside Rear floor corroding

Fail 5 Jan 2017 53,276 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember in several places (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear floor corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2016 50,583 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 50,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 48,541 miles

front cross member corroded

vehicle starting to corrode in several places

Fail 7 Jan 2015 48,513 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front cross member corroded

vehicle starting to corrode in several places

Pass 20 Jan 2014 45,956 miles

headlamp dim offside

Fail 16 Jan 2014 45,929 miles

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

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)

headlamp dim offside

Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 39,986 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 37,381 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,267 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,793 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,475 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 26,834 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 23,828 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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V274 FRC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V274 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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V274 FRC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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