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V279 PKM

2000 Nissan Micra

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,991 mi
Last recorded98,991 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 PKM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 98,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2012 98,991 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 90,245 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 90,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 76,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside headlight cracked

slight corrosion to both the rear inner sills and rear chassis'

washer jet condition poor

Pass 14 Jan 2010 64,578 miles

corrosion to front floors rear inner sills and rear chassis

Fail 12 Jan 2010 64,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to front floors rear inner sills and rear chassis

Pass 10 Jan 2009 52,573 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 52,573 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 42,493 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 37,140 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 31,892 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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V279 PKM is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V279 PKM, 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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V279 PKM is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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