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V178 GHL

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,603 mi
Last recorded56,603 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 GHL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018 56,603 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s&n/s rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 56,036 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S SILL FULL LENGTH (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded ALL 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 56,036 miles

Driver's seat insecure SEAT BACK (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S SILL FULL LENGTH (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded ALL 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 55,398 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 55,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE AND REAR SECTIONS (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 55,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE AND REAR SECTIONS (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 54,616 miles

CORROSION AT FRONT CROSSMEMBER

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR JOINT (7.1.2)

NAIL IN N/S REAR TYRE

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 52,674 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 52,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 49,000 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 48,912 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 44,333 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 39,953 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 36,631 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,154 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 30,916 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 28,906 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,674 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 24,545 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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V178 GHL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V178 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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V178 GHL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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