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V71 YFU

2000 Nissan Micra

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,777 mi
Last recorded61,777 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 YFU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 61,777 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 61,758 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 61,758 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 60,555 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,254 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 59,254 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 57,594 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 56,214 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 56,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 54,346 miles

front brake pads very low

front brakes slight uneven rise and fall

front indicator colour poor

headlamp aims o/side on upper n/side on lower

slightplay in both inner traxk arm joints

Fail 11 Nov 2013 54,345 miles

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

front brake pads very low

front brakes slight uneven rise and fall

front indicator colour poor

headlamp aims o/side on upper n/side on lower

slightplay in both inner traxk arm joints

Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,563 miles

unable to check some valves due to wheel trims

Fail 6 Nov 2012 52,563 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to check some valves due to wheel trims

Pass 24 Oct 2011 50,519 miles

idle speed high

Fail 24 Oct 2011 50,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

idle speed high

Fail 4 Nov 2010 49,121 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,121 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,988 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,135 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 43,064 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 40,634 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 35,651 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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V71 YFU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V71 YFU, 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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V71 YFU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V71 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V71 YFU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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