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V531 PKJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,520 mi
Last recorded55,520 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 PKJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 55,520 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 55,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,449 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 46,985 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded all four on car (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 46,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded all four on car (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 41,626 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 41,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 39,522 miles

aux belt deteriorated

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyres cracked

both rear coil springs badly corroded

nsf outer cv gaitor cracked

osf arb bushes perished

osf outer cv gaitor cracked

osr light lens holed and temporary repair tape fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,944 miles

all suspension springs badly corroded

nearside rear tyre badly perishing on inner sidewall

offside rear wheel trim damaged - sharp edges

patches of corrosion apparent throughout vehicle

Fail 28 Aug 2014 38,918 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

all suspension springs badly corroded

nearside rear tyre badly perishing on inner sidewall

offside rear wheel trim damaged - sharp edges

patches of corrosion apparent throughout vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2013 38,170 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust system heavly corroded

slight damage to nearside front wing and bumper

nearside front offside rear and nearside rear tyres badly perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,756 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

coolant level low

n/s/f tyre cracking and perishing

n/s/r tyre cracking and perishing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Aug 2011 36,761 miles

ns and os front indicators turning white

nsr and osr tyres badly cracked on inner sidewalls

os outer cv gaitor cracked

osf and nsf flexihose ferrules corrded

osr wheel rim dented on inner side

ratlle from exhaust - cat heat shield loose

Pass 9 Aug 2010 35,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded front to rear(not leaking at time of test)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,380 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 26,495 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 26,495 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PKJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 V531 PKJ, 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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V531 PKJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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