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V157 MGY

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,352 mi
Last recorded112,352 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV157 MGY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 112,352 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 104,486 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Feb 2012 100,131 miles

Advise front and rear engine mounting split

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 100,131 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Advise front and rear engine mounting split

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 97,259 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 97,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 90,499 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 90,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 82,959 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 78,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 78,844 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 76,547 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 76,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 60,900 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 60,900 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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V157 MGY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V157 MGY, 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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V157 MGY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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