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V581 LAN

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,371 mi
Last recorded112,371 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV581 LAN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 112,371 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 112,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 103,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 103,331 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 90,724 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2016 90,535 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower front pannel (2.4.A.3)

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

general corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2015 84,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front lower cross member heavily corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 84,488 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front lower cross member heavily corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2014 80,535 miles

Front lower crossmember corroded around engine mounting

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 80,535 miles

Front lower crossmember corroded around engine mounting

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 77,240 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 74,003 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 74,003 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,299 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 73,299 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 72,562 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 72,562 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

heat shield rattling

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2009 65,293 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 65,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 59,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 49,587 miles

tyres

Pass 26 May 2006 32,863 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 LAN is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V581 LAN, 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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V581 LAN is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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