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V974 FGT

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,865 mi
Last recorded88,865 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV974 FGT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2017 88,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 88,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,189 miles

front cross member heavily corroded\front brake pads and discs wearing\tyre pressures low\brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

under side of vehicle corrosion development

Fail 28 Apr 2014 76,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front cross member heavily corroded\front brake pads and discs wearing\tyre pressures low\brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

under side of vehicle corrosion development

Pass 3 Jun 2013 71,540 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded\front cross member corroding\front brake discs slightly corroded and wearing\nsr wheel bearing slightly noisy\nsf tyre wearing on outer tread

Fail 3 Jun 2013 71,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded\front cross member corroding\front brake discs slightly corroded and wearing\nsr wheel bearing slightly noisy\nsf tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 21 Jun 2012 66,070 miles

corrosion in front cross member\nsr wheel bearing slightly noisy\front brake discs slightly corroded\brake and fuel pipes corroded\scratch in \a\ zone of windscreen

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 21 Jun 2012 66,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in front cross member\nsr wheel bearing slightly noisy\front brake discs slightly corroded\brake and fuel pipes corroded\scratch in \a\ zone of windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2011 59,250 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,901 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 51,901 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 44,815 miles

localised corrosion to box section below radiator steering wheel covering deteriorating

Fail 27 May 2009 44,815 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads about 3/4 worn?

localised corrosion to box section below radiator steering wheel covering deteriorating

Fail 6 Jun 2008 40,679 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

steering wheel covering deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2008 40,679 miles

steering wheel covering deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,626 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 1 Jun 2007 36,626 miles

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

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

slight deterioration to steering wheel covering

Pass 13 Jun 2006 32,439 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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V974 FGT is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V974 FGT, 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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What year was V974 FGT registered?

V974 FGT is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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