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V235 GRG

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,969 mi
Last recorded89,969 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 GRG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2019 89,969 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,422 miles

both sides front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2017 84,891 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,580 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack

Pass 22 Jun 2015 80,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R tyre cracked but no cords showing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 80,397 miles

Centre Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R tyre cracked but no cords showing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,434 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 77,433 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 74,355 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 74,316 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 74,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,233 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front cross member corroded and holed

fuel cap temp type

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Jun 2012 64,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front cross member corroded and holed

fuel cap temp type

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 Jun 2011 51,005 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,005 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2011 50,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,826 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 30,042 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 30,042 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 27,041 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 26,260 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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V235 GRG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V235 GRG, 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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V235 GRG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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