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V526 FHO

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,053 mi
Last recorded112,053 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV526 FHO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 112,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 112,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 105,627 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 105,627 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 105,428 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

surface rust and corrosion under body of vehicle and on front and rear suspension components

surface rust under body

Pass 6 Sep 2017 100,230 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Sep 2017 100,230 miles

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

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2016 97,653 miles

n/s/f brake slight bind

Fail 13 Sep 2016 97,653 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)

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

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 18 Sep 2015 94,169 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 94,165 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 90,992 miles

engine oil leak

hand brake low effort both sides

Pass 16 Sep 2013 87,397 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 87,397 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 81,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 May 2011 76,296 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 67,795 miles

25% imbalance rear brakes

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 57,772 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 57,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2007 51,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 44,242 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 43,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,821 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,821 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 43,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 FHO is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FHO, 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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V526 FHO is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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