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V579 ETF

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

149,663 mi
Last recorded149,663 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV579 ETF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2017 149,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear body panel accident damages

offside rear outer sill weak and rusty/bubbling

Pass 3 Feb 2016 146,325 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leaking

Fail 3 Feb 2016 146,325 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

oil leaking

Pass 13 Jan 2015 142,620 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 142,615 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 137,691 miles

Inner Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 137,691 miles

Inner Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 133,347 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 127,865 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 127,865 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 122,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 122,316 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 114,637 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 107,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 107,480 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 93,192 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 74,069 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 60,506 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2005 60,495 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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V579 ETF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V579 ETF, 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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V579 ETF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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