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V478 GWE

2000 Nissan Micra

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,692 mi
Last recorded55,692 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 GWE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 55,692 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 55,692 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front faded to white (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear axle mountings (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Slight bind to both front brakes

Pass 17 Jul 2014 50,327 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 50,327 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 44,981 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,705 miles

o/s/r brake a bit low on performance

Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,847 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 40,846 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,478 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,633 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,585 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,123 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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V478 GWE is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V478 GWE, 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 V478 GWE registered?

V478 GWE is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V478 GWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V478 GWE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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