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V501 NMV

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,209 mi
Last recorded75,209 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 NMV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 75,209 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. bothside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 74,495 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 74,038 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 73,715 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 72,078 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 70,582 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 67,740 miles

power steering pump oily

Pass 30 Mar 2016 65,116 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 63,850 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,225 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 61,300 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 61,299 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 59,786 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 59,784 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,475 miles

2 x rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 54,475 miles

2 x rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,127 miles

2x rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,840 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 37,734 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 32,579 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 28,645 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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V501 NMV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V501 NMV, 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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V501 NMV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V501 NMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V501 NMV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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