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V98 OEW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,595 mi
Last recorded97,595 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 OEW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 97,595 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member ,floors,sill to floors,undersills ,flitches and rear suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,562 miles

both floors, chassis rails, sill to floors, outer sills, cross members and inner flitches slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 94,534 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front sill to floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner flitches / under sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both floors, chassis rails, sill to floors, outer sills, cross members and inner flitches slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 93,427 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors,sills,sill to floors,chassis rails,undersills, and cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 93,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors,sills,sill to floors,chassis rails,undersills, and cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 90,618 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,sill to floors,chassis rails,undersill,axel and flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre close to limit and perished

Pass 14 Aug 2017 87,901 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 87,806 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler neck corroded (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch covered with tape

Offside Front wheel bearing

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 81,850 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 81,847 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 80,825 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre perrishing on sidewall

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 80,822 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre perrishing on sidewall

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 76,983 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 76,983 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,215 miles

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

offside front outersill rubber bung missing

rear number plate slightly discoloured

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Aug 2013 72,208 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 12 Jul 2012 67,284 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 67,284 miles

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 61,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 57,142 miles

both front discs carroded

Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,382 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

slight play in offside front top shocker mount

Pass 9 Jul 2008 45,610 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 39,940 miles

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

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

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 12 Jul 2007 39,940 miles

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

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 12 Jul 2006 35,715 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 35,704 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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V98 OEW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V98 OEW, 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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V98 OEW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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