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V587 FRJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

47,254 mi
Last recorded47,254 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV587 FRJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2020 47,254 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected locking nut replaced with wrong type.. (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 44,891 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 44,891 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 44,736 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 44,159 miles

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2018 44,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2017 43,772 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 43,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 41,521 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Hi level stop lamp is insecure

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 41,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished and cracked outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Hi level stop lamp is insecure

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,086 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall cracked

Fail 13 Apr 2015 41,086 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wall cracked

Pass 1 May 2014 40,731 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front cross member slighty corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 40,248 miles

front crossmember corroded

nearside front tyre slightly cracking

Fail 3 May 2013 40,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front crossmember corroded

nearside front tyre slightly cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2012 39,431 miles

near side front tyre side wall perrished

off side rear tyre slifgt cracking

Fail 8 Mar 2012 39,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side front tyre side wall perrished

off side rear tyre slifgt cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,987 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,591 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,250 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,907 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 23,178 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 19,990 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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V587 FRJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V587 FRJ, 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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V587 FRJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 February 2000.

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