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V285 FUJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,685 mi
Last recorded61,685 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 FUJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2018 61,685 miles

Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail cross member rusted (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,500 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 58,500 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 56,306 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 56,306 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,502 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2015 53,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2014 50,866 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

body damage off side rear bumper

front cross member corroded

inner rear sill areas corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,276 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,342 miles

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

Front cross member in a rusted condition

Pass 14 Apr 2011 42,086 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel cap is of a temporary replacement type,(screw type) seal is in poor condition benefit of doubt given.

offside rear bumper damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2011 42,085 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel cap is of a temporary replacement type,(screw type) seal is in poor condition benefit of doubt given.

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,753 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2009 35,456 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 35,456 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,681 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,738 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,720 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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V285 FUJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V285 FUJ, 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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What year was V285 FUJ registered?

V285 FUJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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