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V238 GTY

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,831 mi
Last recorded30,831 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 GTY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 30,831 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 30,831 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 30,347 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 30,131 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 29,877 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 29,241 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 28,804 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 28,312 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 27,632 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 27,618 miles

Nearside Front Inner Passenger's seat with a defective structure sill corrosion next to seat mounting (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 27,080 miles

Front brake pads can not be seen

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake hanging on slightly

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

small splits in all 4 tyre valves

Fail 20 Nov 2017 27,080 miles

Front brake pads can not be seen

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake hanging on slightly

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

small splits in all 4 tyre valves

Pass 23 Nov 2016 26,581 miles

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

Front brake pipes slight corrosion around unions and under plastic coating

Front cross member holes in both sides

Nearside Rear Inner sill corrosion

Offside Rear Inner sill corrosions

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 26,579 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake pipes slight corrosion around unions and under plastic coating

Front cross member holes in both sides

Nearside Rear Inner sill corrosion

Offside Rear Inner sill corrosions

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 26,132 miles

Centre Front Lower cross member holes n/s and o/s

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at unions under plastic covers (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner sills slight corrosion

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 26,132 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Centre Front Lower cross member holes n/s and o/s

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at unions under plastic covers (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner sills slight corrosion

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 25,618 miles

a/ both rear jacking points starting to corrode

a/ hole in front crossmember offside

a/ splits in both front tyres tread area

a/ splits in nearside rear tyre tread area

Fail 2 Dec 2014 25,618 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

a/ both rear jacking points starting to corrode

a/ hole in front crossmember offside

a/ splits in both front tyres tread area

a/ splits in nearside rear tyre tread area

Pass 21 Nov 2013 24,903 miles

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

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

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

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

a/ offside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 22 Nov 2012 24,157 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front cross member corroded (hole)

tyres cracked around tread

Pass 22 Nov 2011 23,431 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 22,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 22,293 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 21,486 miles

a/ can not see front brake pads

Pass 12 Dec 2007 20,766 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 19,841 miles

a/ rear wiper blade

Pass 18 Jan 2006 18,777 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 18,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V238 GTY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V238 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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V238 GTY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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