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V598 FLJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,239 mi
Last recorded111,239 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV598 FLJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 111,239 miles

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

patches of corrosion

rear inner arches/rear valance holed outside prescribed areas

Fail 17 Nov 2017 111,237 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/sill ends both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

patches of corrosion

rear inner arches/rear valance holed outside prescribed areas

Pass 20 Dec 2016 108,932 miles

Nearside Front Cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Number plate discolouring

coil spring corroded Offside nearside front and rear all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 108,900 miles

Nearside Front 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Number plate discolouring

coil spring corroded Offside nearside front and rear all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 103,918 miles

Front outer cv boots perished

General corrosion to vehicle underside and suspension components

Fail 14 Dec 2015 103,918 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Front outer cv boots perished

General corrosion to vehicle underside and suspension components

Pass 8 Dec 2014 97,710 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate discolouring

Fail 8 Dec 2014 97,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 16 Dec 2013 88,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 80,968 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 75,177 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 9 Dec 2010 67,625 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 67,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 64,534 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

spare missing.

Fail 4 Dec 2009 64,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

spare missing.

Pass 12 Sep 2009 64,012 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 55,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,383 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 45,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 45,806 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 33,744 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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V598 FLJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V598 FLJ, 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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V598 FLJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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