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V85 JVU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,577 mi
Last recorded82,577 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 JVU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2018 82,577 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in front of wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in front of wheel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 80,324 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 80,311 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength cross member (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 79,371 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,888 miles

slight corrosion on front cross member

Pass 11 Feb 2014 72,117 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 72,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 67,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 63,398 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 63,398 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 59,950 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 56,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 53,142 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,142 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 49,753 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 49,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,619 miles

offside front tyre tread low & outer wall slightly perished

Pass 20 Feb 2006 42,971 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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V85 JVU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V85 JVU, 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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V85 JVU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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