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V965 FHN

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,395 mi
Last recorded115,395 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV965 FHN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2013 115,395 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly insecure, held up with wire

Pass 30 Jul 2012 108,133 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 104,959 miles

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

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

offside steering arm has slight play

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 104,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

offside steering arm has slight play

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 102,574 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 102,571 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 102,509 miles

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s outer rear tyre wall

Pass 17 Jul 2009 94,919 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front cross member

Fail 17 Jul 2009 94,919 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front cross member

Pass 18 Jul 2008 86,186 miles

CENTRE STOPLIGHT INOPERATIVE

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 86,185 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

CENTRE STOPLIGHT INOPERATIVE

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 77,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 77,975 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 66,371 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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V965 FHN is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V965 FHN, 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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V965 FHN is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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