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V969 ABE

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

79,568 mi
Last recorded79,568 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV969 ABE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2019 79,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 76,290 miles

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

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

Oil leak.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 76,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split. (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Arch. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flex pipe to wheel. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Arch. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flex to wheel. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak.

Pass 28 Jan 2017 70,373 miles

pas belt cracked and perished

Fail 28 Jan 2017 70,371 miles

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

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

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

pas belt cracked and perished

Pass 27 Jan 2016 64,953 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 64,953 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 59,961 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 59,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 56,362 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 2 Feb 2013 54,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REar brake pipes to cylinders rusty..Front discs rusty on edges but serviceable

Pass 2 Feb 2013 54,579 miles

REar brake pipes to cylinders rusty..Front discs rusty on edges but serviceable

Pass 6 Feb 2012 52,217 miles

n/s/r tyre walls perishing

power steering rack slightly damp

Fail 4 Feb 2012 52,217 miles

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

n/s/r tyre walls perishing

power steering rack slightly damp

Pass 31 Jan 2011 48,888 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

signs of corrosion on sills and front cross member

Pass 5 Feb 2010 42,980 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Feb 2010 42,980 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2009 37,751 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 37,751 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,679 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 28,467 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 28,467 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 brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 22,421 miles

both side front brake discs worn on edges smal cracks in tyre walls

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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V969 ABE is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V969 ABE, 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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V969 ABE is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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