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V242 GGC

2000 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,479 mi
Last recorded79,479 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 GGC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 79,479 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,387 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished age elated cracks

front number plate slight cracked

Fail 25 Jan 2016 72,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished age elated cracks

front number plate slight cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,353 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 62,353 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 56,086 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 56,086 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 53,192 miles

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

slight corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,392 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,599 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 47,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,265 miles

offside rear tyre cracked

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,392 miles

boot brake light not working

rear wiper arm broken off

Fail 28 Jan 2009 42,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

boot brake light not working

rear wiper arm broken off

Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,505 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres baddly cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2008 39,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

offside & nearside rear tyres baddly cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2007 35,897 miles

nearside front tyre cut not to cords

Fail 29 Jan 2007 35,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre cut not to cords

Pass 30 Jan 2006 31,906 miles

Advise off side & near side front tyres cracked and perished & worn on outter edge

Advise off side & near side rear tryes cracked & perished

Fail 27 Jan 2006 31,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise near side and off side rear tyres cracked & perished

advise off side & near side front tyres cracked perished & worn on outter edges

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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V242 GGC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V242 GGC, 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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V242 GGC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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