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V161 MGB

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,122 mi
Last recorded91,122 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 MGB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 91,122 miles

underneath vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2018 91,110 miles

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

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

underneath vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,022 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2015 84,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 79,717 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 79,689 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front lower crossmember corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 75,842 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 70,819 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 67,243 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 63,354 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 59,695 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 59,695 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)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 53,631 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 53,631 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 43,474 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 36,046 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 36,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear tyre wall perished

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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V161 MGB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V161 MGB, 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 V161 MGB registered?

V161 MGB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V161 MGB safe to buy?

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