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V289 GCJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,174 mi
Last recorded84,174 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV289 GCJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 84,174 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 84,059 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,000 miles

front numbverr plate cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2015 77,000 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front numbverr plate cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2014 70,919 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 66,522 miles

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

main beam tell-tale staying on

Fail 10 Jul 2013 66,518 miles

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

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

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

main beam tell-tale staying on

Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,870 miles

Body is corroded near radiator, holes on either side of it but not in prescribed area.

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wipers streaking

Pass 20 Jul 2011 62,611 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,377 miles

Front registration plate is damaged but easily readable

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 58,093 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front wipers torn but still clear screen ok

Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,093 miles

both front wipers torn but still clear screen ok

Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,073 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 43,742 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 34,948 miles

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

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

slight cracking on power steering belt

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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V289 GCJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V289 GCJ, 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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V289 GCJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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