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V526 DRR

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,895 mi
Last recorded88,895 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV526 DRR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 88,895 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 88,895 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 82,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 79,972 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 79,972 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 71,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 71,635 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 69,699 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 69,699 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 67,943 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 64,946 miles

corrosion to exhaust system.

corrosion to front brake discs.

fluctuation to front brake readings.

n/s/r light lense cracked.

uneven wear to rear tyres.

Fail 13 Dec 2007 64,946 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to exhaust system.

corrosion to front brake discs.

fluctuation to front brake readings.

n/s/r light lense cracked.

uneven wear to rear tyres.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 59,302 miles

corrosion to exhaust system. †rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking to tread. †wear to front discs. †slight cracking to cv gaiters. †

Fail 4 Jan 2007 59,302 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to exhaust system. †rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking to tread. †wear to front discs. †slight cracking to cv gaiters. †

Pass 9 Jan 2006 54,904 miles

the parking brake effort is just up to standard

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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V526 DRR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V526 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 V526 DRR registered?

V526 DRR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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