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V478 FUF

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,307 mi
Last recorded117,307 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 FUF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2017 117,307 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 110,685 miles

front cross member corroded, not considered excessive yet

Fail 27 Jan 2016 110,635 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 101,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 101,001 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 93,173 miles

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.

Fail 18 Jan 2014 93,170 miles

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.

Fail 2 Feb 2013 88,078 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 88,078 miles

rear axle beam corroded

exhaust rusty

power steering rack damp

corrosion in floors, front and rear chassis,inner sills, front and rear cross members

Pass 7 Feb 2012 82,656 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 81,561 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 81,167 miles

corrosion to floor pans,inner sills and front panel

rear tyres starting to wear on egdes

Fail 29 Jan 2010 81,162 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 81,025 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 81,025 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,440 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 74,428 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 65,653 miles

o/s headlamp glass cracked

o/s wiper blade rubber torn

rear wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 31 Jan 2006 55,824 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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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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