MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
centre rear seatbelt stalk casing broken
front cross member corroded
nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded
nearside and offside rear tyre perished and cracked
front cross member corroded, not considered excessive yet
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Power steering malfunctioning when cold (2.3.3a)
front cross member corroded, not considered excessive yet
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
All 4 tyres cracked and perished
Both front discs corroded
Exhaust in poor condition
Front cross member corroded
Front floor corroded
N/S and O/S chassis corroded
N/S and O/S inner wings corroded
N/S/R wheel arch corroded (Front)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
O/S and N/S inner sills corroded
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear cross member corroded
Rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed not within prescribed area.
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
All 4 tyres cracked and perished
Both front discs corroded
Exhaust in poor condition
Front cross member corroded
Front floor corroded
N/S and O/S chassis corroded
N/S and O/S inner wings corroded
N/S/R wheel arch corroded (Front)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
O/S and N/S inner sills corroded
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear cross member corroded
Rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed not within prescribed area.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion in floors, front and rear chassis,inner sills, front and rear cross members
exhaust rusty
power steering rack damp
rear axle beam corroded
rear axle beam corroded
exhaust rusty
power steering rack damp
corrosion in floors, front and rear chassis,inner sills, front and rear cross members
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to both front floors, both rear inner sills and both rear inner wheel arches
offside rear tyre perished
corrosion to inner sills
corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch
nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge
offside rear tyre perished
slight play in offside inner steering rack joint
corrosion to floor pans,inner sills and front panel
rear tyres starting to wear on egdes
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion to floor pans,inner sills and front panel
rear tyres starting to wear on egdes
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s headlamp glass cracked
o/s wiper blade rubber torn
rear wiper blade rubber torn
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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V478 FUF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 V478 FUF, 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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V478 FUF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.
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