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V230 HGC

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,021 mi
Last recorded115,021 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV230 HGC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 115,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Dipped beam headlamp deteriating

Powered steering pump damp no leaks found

Pass 1 Jul 2025 107,753 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 101,281 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 101,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 83,008 miles

Slight noise from outer cv joints on full lock

Pass 31 May 2022 72,124 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 67,141 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,800 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 65,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 65,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 64,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre just under 3mm and slight wear on outer edge.

Fail 18 Jul 2017 64,488 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre just under 3mm and slight wear on outer edge.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,735 miles

Offside Front tyre on about 3mm.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 62,735 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside mirror glass missing.

Offside Front tyre on about 3mm.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 60,932 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 60,932 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 56,717 miles

nearside front c.v boot starting to crack.

Fail 7 Aug 2014 56,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front c.v boot starting to crack.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 53,060 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 48,441 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,867 miles

n/s/f tyre at 3mm.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,651 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 38,649 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,536 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,391 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2007
Fail 20 Aug 2007 18,375 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2006 11,111 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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V230 HGC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 V230 HGC, 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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V230 HGC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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