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V290 GCJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,249 mi
Last recorded102,249 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 GCJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 102,249 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 102,249 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 96,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 96,140 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 87,998 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 87,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 78,045 miles

both front tyres inner tread wear

Pass 16 May 2017 69,740 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 62,667 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 54,427 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 48,194 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 43,410 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 May 2012 40,909 miles

front crossmember starting to corode

offside rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to split also tyre tread starting to wear low

Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,121 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 38,121 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 5 May 2010 35,504 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre walls starting to crack

Fail 5 May 2009 32,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear outer tyre wall starting to perish

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

Pass 5 May 2009 32,640 miles

Nearside rear outer tyre wall starting to perish

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

Pass 6 May 2008 29,789 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 27,160 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 27,160 miles

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres pearished on sidewalls

Pass 12 May 2006 23,915 miles

advise lower readings on offside rear footbrake ! recomend brake check A.S.A.P

Fail 12 May 2006 23,915 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

advise lower readings on offside rear footbrake ! recomend brake check A.S.A.P

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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V290 GCJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V290 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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What year was V290 GCJ registered?

V290 GCJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V290 GCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V290 GCJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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