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V181 FGP

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,836 mi
Last recorded117,836 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV181 FGP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 117,836 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 117,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 111,956 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

offside front and offside rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 14 Jan 2011 106,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 106,281 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 102,016 miles

corrosion to front chassis rails

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front section exhaust corroded badly

tyre pressure low n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2009 97,916 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 97,915 miles

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

exhaust heatshield loose

some corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Jan 2008 92,487 miles

front crossmember is corroded and needs attention

Pass 10 Jan 2007 87,715 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 52,212 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 52,212 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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V181 FGP is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V181 FGP, 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 V181 FGP registered?

V181 FGP is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V181 FGP safe to buy?

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