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V968 KOM

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,750 mi
Last recorded96,750 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV968 KOM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 96,750 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 92,764 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 91,620 miles

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

Front both front tyres wearing on outer

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

Offside door top hinge worn

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 91,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump drive system defective belt cracks (2.3.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Front both front tyres wearing on outer

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

Offside door top hinge worn

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,204 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,209 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 75,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,705 miles

exhaust rear box is corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 69,705 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear box is corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,994 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 58,163 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front door top hinge pin worn.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,163 miles

off side front door top hinge pin worn.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,982 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 54,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 50,972 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,972 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 45,466 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,572 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 36,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,458 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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V968 KOM 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 65%.

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 V968 KOM, 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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V968 KOM is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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