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V885 RKE

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

94,125 mi
Last recorded94,125 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV885 RKE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2017 94,125 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area near fuel pipes 4 hrs est (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area 2 hrs est (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area/lower outer sill and inner sill three parts to one failure 4 hrs est (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area behind the bumper 6 hrs estimated (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front coil springs are corroded

both the front wipers poor condition

front cross member is badly corroded below the radiator

heat shield on the front pipe is insecure slightly

nsr wheel bearing is noisy

rear bumper is damaged

rear trailing arm/back plates /coil springs load sensor are all corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,768 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 92,768 miles

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

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

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 91,556 miles

Front cross member corroaded and holed

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear bumper damaged

Spare tyre flat and badly cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2014 90,423 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

front cross member excess corroded and holed (not prescribed area)

rear bumper slight accident damage

Fail 5 Sep 2014 90,423 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

front cross member excess corroded and holed (not prescribed area)

rear bumper slight accident damage

Pass 5 Sep 2013 88,976 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 88,976 miles

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

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

brake fluid test shows over 3% contamination

Pass 3 Sep 2012 87,524 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 87,524 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 84,005 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 84,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 80,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to n/s/f and o/s/f tyre outer walls. n/s/r tyre starting to perish. some damage to rear bumper.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 80,990 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to n/s/f and o/s/f tyre outer walls. n/s/r tyre starting to perish. some damage to rear bumper.

Fail 25 Aug 2009 77,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 77,445 miles

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 69,693 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hole in nearside headlamp glass advise

Fail 30 Aug 2008 69,693 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hole in nearside headlamp glass advise

Pass 7 Sep 2007 64,390 miles

front disc slight pitting

Pass 10 Feb 2006 56,664 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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V885 RKE 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 55%.

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 V885 RKE, 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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V885 RKE is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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