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V279 GRN

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,808 mi
Last recorded78,808 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 GRN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2021 78,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 70,054 miles

Under body rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2016 67,471 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 61,336 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 61,219 miles

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 52,288 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 52,263 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 42,958 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,293 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 35,242 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre outter wall perrishing and staring too split

Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,346 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 28,124 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,158 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 22,933 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 21,166 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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V279 GRN is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V279 GRN, 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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V279 GRN is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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