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V346 ETV

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

112,555 mi
Last recorded112,555 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV346 ETV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 112,555 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 112,513 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Main beam tell-tale not working earth fault (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable corroded to excess (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 111,034 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 111,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 108,619 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 108,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2019 105,726 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 105,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 101,468 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 101,465 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 98,180 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 98,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 94,344 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 94,341 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 89,253 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 89,253 miles

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

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

emmisions not done due to hole in exhaust

Pass 3 Jun 2014 85,089 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 85,085 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)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 80,618 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 80,614 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 74,535 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,037 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 63,922 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 60,833 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 58,020 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 58,020 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 55,481 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 51,674 miles

air freshners on interior mirror obstructing drivers view through swept area of windscreen,removed prior to test.

Fail 21 Jan 2006 51,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

air freshners on interior mirror obstructing drivers view through swept area of windscreen,removed prior to test.

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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V346 ETV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 V346 ETV, 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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V346 ETV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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