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V994 DRA

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

199,049 mi
Last recorded199,049 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV994 DRA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 199,049 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 198,351 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (marked) (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

oil sump corroded but not leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2015 176,469 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear brakes slight judder

Fail 19 Feb 2015 176,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear brakes slight judder

Pass 4 Mar 2014 154,210 miles

both sills have rust in places

Pass 25 Feb 2013 130,498 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 105,986 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 105,986 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,807 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 55,271 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 36,304 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 36,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,964 miles

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

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

o/s front brake disc corroded

water ingress n/s headlight

Fail 7 Mar 2008 33,962 miles

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

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

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

o/s front brake disc corroded

water ingress n/s headlight

Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,688 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,985 miles

both outer cv boots cracked and perished

n/s/f headlight condensated badly

rear exhaust box cracked and starting to blow

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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V994 DRA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V994 DRA, 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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V994 DRA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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