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V229 GTY

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,286 mi
Last recorded85,286 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 GTY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 85,286 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 76,096 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 72,717 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,241 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 65,241 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 53,029 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 49,669 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 49,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 44,519 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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V229 GTY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V229 GTY, 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 V229 GTY registered?

V229 GTY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V229 GTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V229 GTY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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