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V171 GHL

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,325 mi
Last recorded96,325 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV171 GHL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2016 96,325 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 95,299 miles

corrosion to o/s rear inner wheel arch

Fail 12 Aug 2015 95,299 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion to o/s rear inner wheel arch

Pass 18 Aug 2014 92,984 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 92,952 miles

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

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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 90,891 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 90,887 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 88,827 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 86,636 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 86,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 84,132 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 78,469 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 70,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 70,112 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 61,094 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 53,651 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 45,698 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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V171 GHL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red 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 V171 GHL, 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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V171 GHL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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