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V589 GNJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

142,412 mi
Last recorded142,412 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV589 GNJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 142,412 miles

front radiator crossmember corroded

inner sills corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2014 142,412 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

inner sills corroded

exhaust rear section blowing

front brakepads appear low

front radiator crossmember corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 135,300 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

center rear stop lamp not working

light under body corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2013 135,298 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

center rear stop lamp not working

light under body corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2012 126,589 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion in both rear inner wheelarches

corrosion on offside outer sill

front lower cross member heavily corroded

front wiper blades splitting

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link,upper ball joint

Fail 10 Apr 2012 126,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion in both rear inner wheelarches

corrosion on offside outer sill

front lower cross member heavily corroded

front wiper blades splitting

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link,upper ball joint

Pass 30 Mar 2011 114,477 miles

excessive corrosion on front lower cross member

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Fail 30 Mar 2011 114,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

excessive corrosion on front lower cross member

offside front brake disc discoloured

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 10 Mar 2010 97,047 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

O/S hedlight full of condensation not affecting beam pattern

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers door drops when opened but still secure

drivers windscreen has a chip outside pescribed area

Fail 9 Mar 2010 97,047 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both front wiper blades split but still clearing windscreen

O/S hedlight full of condensation not affecting beam pattern

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers door drops when opened but still secure

drivers windscreen has a chip outside pescribed area

Pass 10 Mar 2009 85,432 miles

both rear tyres started to perished

exhaust system heavily corroded

n/s/f cross member heavily corroded

rear number plate de-laminated

Fail 10 Mar 2009 85,432 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres started to perished

exhaust system heavily corroded

n/s/f cross member heavily corroded

rear number plate de-laminated

Pass 19 Nov 2007 74,741 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

hi-level brake light not working

offside front sidelight dim

rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Nov 2007 74,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

hi-level brake light not working

offside front sidelight dim

rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 23 Nov 2006 60,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres worn low

intermittent fault on o/s/f sidelight

n/s/r tyre punctured and worn unevenly

parking permit displayed in swept area

rear no plate deteriorating

slight imbalance on rear service brakes

Pass 23 Nov 2006 60,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn low

intermittent fault on o/s/f sidelight

n/s/r tyre punctured and worn unevenly

parking permit displayed in swept area

rear no plate deteriorating

slight imbalance on rear service brakes

Pass 1 Sep 2005 43,240 miles

front brake pads worn very low.

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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V589 GNJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 V589 GNJ, 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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V589 GNJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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