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V531 HFS

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,727 mi
Last recorded69,727 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 HFS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 69,727 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 64,863 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

osf headlight slight condensation on lens

Fail 13 Jan 2012 64,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf headlight slight condensation on lens

Pass 29 Dec 2010 60,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front crossmember corroded

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

Fail 29 Dec 2010 60,006 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front crossmember corroded

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2010 56,183 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front crossmember [ rad support panal ] corroded and holed

Fail 18 Jan 2010 56,183 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front crossmember [ rad support panal ] corroded and holed

Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,345 miles

front crossmem ber holed and corroded notr within any prescribed areas

offside rear tyre cut not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 13 Jan 2009 52,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front crossmem ber holed and corroded notr within any prescribed areas

mean beam tell tale faulty

offside rear tyre cut not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 14 Jan 2008 47,288 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 40,845 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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V531 HFS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V531 HFS, 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 V531 HFS registered?

V531 HFS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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