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V720 JBP

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,128 mi
Last recorded108,128 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV720 JBP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 108,128 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 108,117 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 103,165 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 103,156 miles

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

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

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

near side outter cv gator deteriorating

Fail 11 Jan 2013 96,829 miles

Brake and fuel pipes have slight surface corrosion

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front crossmember corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Rear exhaust box has slight leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2013 96,829 miles

Brake and fuel pipes have slight surface corrosion

Front crossmember corroded but not within a prescribed area

Rear exhaust box has slight leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2012 91,231 miles

Front passenger seat mechanism slightly deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 91,231 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front passenger seat mechanism slightly deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 83,302 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear nearside tyre perishing and cracked

Fail 18 Jan 2011 83,302 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear nearside tyre perishing and cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2010 82,764 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 81,828 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 80,704 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 79,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 79,038 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 71,615 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 71,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in steering rack on the o/s.

fRONT No plate cracked.

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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V720 JBP is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V720 JBP, 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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V720 JBP is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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