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V708 GWE

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

83,278 mi
Last recorded83,278 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV708 GWE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 83,278 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2020 83,278 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,568 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,184 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill inner (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner quarter (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

smell of fuel

Fail 19 Jan 2017 81,094 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill inner (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner quarter (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

smell of fuel

Pass 8 Jan 2016 78,053 miles

smell of fuel but no visible leak

Fail 5 Jan 2016 78,028 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

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

smell of fuel but no visible leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,324 miles

Brake pipes greased

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Jan 2014 74,709 miles

Brake pipes greased

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 74,709 miles

Brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Jan 2013 73,468 miles

Brake pipes greased

Fail 7 Jan 2013 73,468 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Jan 2012 71,698 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 70,156 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 70,156 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 68,535 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 68,535 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 66,919 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly perished

offside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly perished

Pass 15 Jan 2008 66,110 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 66,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 65,054 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 63,280 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 63,280 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

both front wipers smearing screen

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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V708 GWE 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 60.9%.

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 V708 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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V708 GWE is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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