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V596 LAN

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,996 mi
Last recorded151,996 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV596 LAN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 151,996 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front side lamp dim

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

gear box support at front fixing area corroded / deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2017 151,994 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front side lamp dim

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

gear box support at front fixing area corroded / deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2016 146,833 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 136,808 miles

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

front crossmember corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 136,808 miles

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 128,148 miles

Front crossmember corroded & holed

Fail 21 Feb 2014 128,143 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front crossmember corroded & holed

Pass 13 May 2013 125,297 miles

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

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

front cross member (radiator mount) corroded

Fail 11 May 2013 125,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front cross member (radiator mount) corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 122,887 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 119,784 miles

Osf susension mount has slight play

Pass 7 May 2010 115,802 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 115,802 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 110,739 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 107,361 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 104,372 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 96,859 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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V596 LAN is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc 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 V596 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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V596 LAN is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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