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V581 ETF

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,549 mi
Last recorded129,549 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV581 ETF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 129,549 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 129,549 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 122,398 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 115,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2014 111,031 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 110,999 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 102,430 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 94,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 88,534 miles

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

Front crossmember rusty

N/S/R brake hose slightly perished

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

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

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

Slight power steering oil leaks at the pas hose by the pump and dampness on the steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 83,567 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 83,567 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 75,891 miles

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

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

rear brakes imbalanced

rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Jan 2008 70,110 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 70,110 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 63,274 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 63,274 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 56,383 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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V581 ETF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc 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 V581 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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What year was V581 ETF registered?

V581 ETF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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