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V78 FWA

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,177 mi
Last recorded89,177 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 FWA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 89,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 81,478 miles

nearside front chassis rail beneath radiator corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 78,850 miles

some corrosion to front cross member below radiator

Pass 7 Mar 2017 74,738 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,202 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 70,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 67,022 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 62,369 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 62,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 58,322 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 58,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 54,684 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,228 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,890 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,922 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 36,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,905 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 26,415 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,775 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 22,757 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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V78 FWA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V78 FWA, 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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V78 FWA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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