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V551 HCY

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,910 mi
Last recorded87,910 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 HCY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 87,910 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two lower front (2.4.G.1)

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

welding repears coverd with under seal

Fail 16 May 2017 87,909 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer rearsills (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering two rear floor sections behind buber (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sills (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two lower front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 86,436 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 86,538 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 86,202 miles

advise rear inner sil surface corrsion

advise rear underside of vehicle surface corrsion

Pass 13 Apr 2012 85,405 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 79,718 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 78,976 miles

o/s/front brake caliper possibly sticking on when hot brake disc orange in colour indicating heat or possible collapsed brake hose.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 77,913 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front crossmember been welded and undersealed

advise rear underside of vehicle surface corrsion

Pass 18 Apr 2008 76,792 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 76,792 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2007 74,629 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 67,787 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 67,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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V551 HCY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V551 HCY, 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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V551 HCY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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