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V798 ETH

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,580 mi
Last recorded110,580 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV798 ETH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 110,580 miles

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

cracks in nearside rear tyre

cracks in offside front tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2014 110,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cracks in nearside rear tyre

cracks in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2013 108,327 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode.

n/s/f tyre wearing low in places.

underside corroded in places.

Fail 5 Dec 2013 108,284 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

brake pipes starting to corrode.

n/s/f tyre wearing low in places.

underside corroded in places.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 105,292 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 105,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 101,371 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 101,371 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 100,358 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 100,358 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 99,595 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 99,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 92,053 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 92,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 86,517 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 86,517 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 80,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front cross member rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2006 80,923 miles

front cross member rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2006 73,382 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 73,382 miles

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

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

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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V798 ETH 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 50%.

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 V798 ETH, 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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V798 ETH is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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