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V538 FUF

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,918 mi
Last recorded102,918 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 FUF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 102,918 miles

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch area corroded

front cross-member corroded in multiple places

Pass 18 Feb 2016 91,881 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 78,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front cross member very rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2015 78,153 miles

front cross member very rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,200 miles

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

front cross member is badly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 68,180 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front cross member is badly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 62,117 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank straps are corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,591 miles

offside front chassis rail corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 48,983 miles

Corrosion coming in several places under vehicle

Front chassis c rossmember corroded.

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside rear footbrake performance lower than nearside suggest inspected.

Rear axle has surface corrosion.

Some imbalance on front brakes but within limits.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 41,211 miles

chip to screen

cv gaitors perished

exhaust system corroded

front indicators faded

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2009 39,222 miles

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

corrosion to floor pan

exhaust corroded

front cross member corroded

front suspension and cross memeber corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2009 39,222 miles

corrosion to floor pan

exhaust corroded

front cross member corroded

front suspension and cross memeber corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,481 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 37,651 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 36,059 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 36,058 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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V538 FUF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V538 FUF, 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 V538 FUF registered?

V538 FUF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V538 FUF safe to buy?

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