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V778 GTN

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

77,894 mi
Last recorded77,894 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV778 GTN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2013 77,894 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

bonnet support insecure

radiator insecure

front chassis crossmember excessivly corroded and could adversly affect vehicle under braking and steering also supports gearbox crossmember radiator and bonnet support

Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,001 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 73,001 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front chassis crossmember corroded to excess out side prescribed failure area

offside center chassis corroded slightly reduced floor srength

Pass 15 Apr 2011 68,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front chassis crossmember corroded outside prescribed failure area

Fail 15 Apr 2011 68,024 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front chassis crossmember corroded outside prescribed failure area

Pass 6 Apr 2010 62,525 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 62,525 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

signs of corrosion on floor pan area of car

Pass 15 Apr 2009 55,922 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 55,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust heatsheild insecure

signs of corrosion on underbody of car

Pass 30 Jan 2008 47,879 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 1,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 43,141 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,001 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight distorsion

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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V778 GTN is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V778 GTN, 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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V778 GTN is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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