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V228 EGF

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,315 mi
Last recorded100,315 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 EGF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 100,315 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 88,879 miles

exhaust showing corrosion and slight blow

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2013 88,879 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

exhaust showing corrosion and slight blow

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2012 77,618 miles

front cross member showing corrosion

front to rear metal brake pipe showing slight corrosion

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s outer sill showing slight corrosion

o/s/front indicator showing slight white light

rear brake valve to o/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2012 77,440 miles

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

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

front cross member showing corrosion

front to rear metal brake pipe showing slight corrosion

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s outer sill showing slight corrosion

o/s/front indicator showing slight white light

rear brake valve to o/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2011 67,475 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 57,894 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corrosion

rear metal brake pipe corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2009 45,208 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 45,208 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 34,917 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,917 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 29,689 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 24,597 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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V228 EGF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V228 EGF, 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 V228 EGF registered?

V228 EGF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V228 EGF safe to buy?

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