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V522 GPX

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

68,812 mi
Last recorded68,812 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 GPX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 68,812 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 68,812 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 60,284 miles

CORROSION TO REAR LOWER PART OF OSR INNER WHEELARCH REARMOST BUT NOT WITHIN ANY PRESCRIBED AREAS AND NOT STRUCTURAL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 60,284 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO REAR LOWER PART OF OSR INNER WHEELARCH REARMOST BUT NOT WITHIN ANY PRESCRIBED AREAS AND NOT STRUCTURAL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 60,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

165/60r14

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer side wall

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 57,803 miles

165/60r14

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished on side walls and in tread strong advise

rear centre seat belt stork cover damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2016 57,802 miles

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

165/60r14

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished on side walls and in tread strong advise

rear centre seat belt stork cover damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,399 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished

centre rear seat belt stork damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2015 54,399 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Panhard rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished

centre rear seat belt stork damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2014 50,545 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s rear tyre cut on tread

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 30 May 2014 50,544 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

o/s rear tyre cut on tread

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,185 miles

n/s rear tyre condition deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2013 48,184 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre condition deteriorated

rear brake imbalance 45%

Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,316 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perrishing

Fail 12 Mar 2012 46,316 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perrishing

Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

power steering hose damp

slight play in o/s front top mount

Fail 9 Mar 2011 44,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering hose damp

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in o/s front top mount

Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,436 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,347 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,232 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,586 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 34,586 miles

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

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

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 24 Feb 2006 30,756 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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V522 GPX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V522 GPX, 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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V522 GPX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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