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V523 DRR

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,837 mi
Last recorded68,837 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV523 DRR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2020 68,837 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 64,843 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 64,843 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,976 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 55,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 50,624 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,659 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill back (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 45,659 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill back (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 41,632 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 41,586 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,865 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 39,888 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 38,904 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,904 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,772 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,523 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,773 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,467 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 29,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,281 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,117 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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V523 DRR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V523 DRR, 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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What year was V523 DRR registered?

V523 DRR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V523 DRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V523 DRR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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