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V955 DBL

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,041 mi
Last recorded98,041 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV955 DBL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 98,041 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member vvhsc-podot-monitor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NSR O/DOOR HANDLE BROKEN BUT OPERATIONAL,,

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns,os,outer & inner sill areas vvhsc=22yr old etc, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 96,844 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 96,842 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting innr sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill hole (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 94,077 miles

SEREVICE?,,155/70/13 X 2 REARS & 165/70/13 X 2 FRONTS ,,,REAR WB TORN,,NSR FB & PB NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION,LOWER READINGS,,2 X F/B/DISCS ,,,,ITS 19 YR OLD NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fail 29 Mar 2019 94,077 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ***********NSR & OSR INNER SILL AREAS !!!!!!!!!!!!! (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced **********NSR & OSR INNER WHEEL ARCH AREAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced **********NSR & OSR OUTER SILL ATREAS ********* (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm *********NSF.NSR,OSR & OSF =ALL 4 FOUR TYRES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

SEREVICE?,,155/70/13 X 2 REARS & 165/70/13 X 2 FRONTS ,,,REAR WB TORN,,NSR FB & PB NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION,LOWER READINGS,,2 X F/B/DISCS ,,,,ITS 19 YR OLD NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 30 Mar 2018 91,065 miles

SERVICE?,,165/70/13 X 2 FRONTS,,,155/70/13 X 2 REARS,,,REAR WB TORN,,NSR FB & PB LOWER EFFIENCY-PODOT-MONITOR,,VEHICLE U/BODY SHOWING HER AGE !! EXPECTED..

Fail 30 Mar 2018 91,065 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

SERVICE?,,165/70/13 X 2 FRONTS,,,155/70/13 X 2 REARS,,,REAR WB TORN,,NSR FB & PB LOWER EFFIENCY-PODOT-MONITOR,,VEHICLE U/BODY SHOWING HER AGE !! EXPECTED..

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 87,379 miles

155/70/13 X 4

REAR W/BLADE TORN

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHCILE RECORDS

Fail 19 Jan 2017 87,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded LATRAL CROSS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSS MEMBER UNDER RAD DANGEROUSELY CORRODED (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

155/70/13 X 4

REAR W/BLADE TORN

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHCILE RECORDS

Pass 19 Jan 2016 80,169 miles

155/70/13 X 4

FRONT X-MEMBER U/RAD CORRODED-PODOT-MONITOR

SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 19 Jan 2016 80,169 miles

155/70/13 X 4

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

FRONT X-MEMBER U/RAD CORRODED-PODOT-MONITOR

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 21 Jan 2015 72,036 miles

155/70/13 X 4

FRONT X-MEMBER H/S/CORR-PODOT

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 21 Jan 2015 72,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

155/70/13 X 4

FRONT X-MEMBER H/S/CORR-PODOT

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 18 Jan 2014 64,630 miles

155/70/13 X 4

BOTH NUMBER PLATES S/DETERIORATION-PODOT

NSF TYRE

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/1/14

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 18 Jan 2013 56,091 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 56,091 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,079 miles

155/70/13 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES-31/1/12

SERVICE-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 19 Jan 2012 48,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

155/70/13 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES-31/1/12

REAR WIPER INOP

SERVICE-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,173 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 40,173 miles

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

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

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

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

155/70/13 X4

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-30/1/11

SERVICE??- CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 19 Jan 2010 31,700 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 31,700 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,999 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 18,960 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 16,748 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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V955 DBL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V955 DBL, 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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V955 DBL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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