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V516 MLG

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,382 mi
Last recorded92,382 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 MLG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2020 92,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner under sill (7.1.1 (a) (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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 85,689 miles

both front tyres 1.6mm very low on edges

front and rear springs corroded

steering rack boots perished heavily

Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,343 miles

exhaust slight blow and corroded n/s front inner pads very much on limit rear saet belt covers missing

Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,285 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,457 miles

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

coil spring corroded all 4 slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 59,386 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 59,386 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 54,772 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,156 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 40,973 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 40,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 39,831 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 37,284 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,532 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,905 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,629 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 32,800 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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V516 MLG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V516 MLG, 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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V516 MLG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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