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V53 JVU

2000 Nissan Micra

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,070 mi
Last recorded123,070 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 JVU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 May 2016 123,070 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 119,482 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2015 119,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise check rear brakes

both number plates are stained

corrosion on o/s front and n/s rear wheel arches

corrosion on rear brake pipes advise attention

exhaust heat shield is rattling

front brake discs are corroded advise replacement

front bumper is damaged

front indicator bulbs are faded

n/s rear tyre is cracked advise replacement

o/s trackrod end is slightly worn advise replacement

rear wiper blade is torn

Fail 3 Jun 2014 56,869 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise check rear brakes

both number plates are stained

corrosion on o/s front and n/s rear wheel arches

corrosion on rear brake pipes advise attention

exhaust heat shield is rattling

front brake discs are corroded advise replacement

front bumper is damaged

front indicator bulbs are faded

n/s rear tyre is cracked advise replacement

o/s trackrod end is slightly worn advise replacement

rear wiper blade is torn

spare tyre is flat

Pass 21 Jan 2012 52,483 miles

Front reg plate

NS washer

NSR tyre perished on the sidewall

OSr tyre wearing on the outer shoulder

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

Rear reg plate

Pass 29 Jan 2011 41,304 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 28,818 miles

Front and rear reg plates slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,818 miles

Front and rear reg plates slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 21,956 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,983 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,726 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 15,331 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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V53 JVU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V53 JVU, 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 V53 JVU registered?

V53 JVU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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