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V831 GTY

2000 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

108,421 mi
Last recorded108,421 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV831 GTY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2014 108,421 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

**exhaust silencer has excessive corrosion and isleaking from where it joins centre pipe**

**info on structual damage the full length on the o/s/cill is rotten and holed** the vehicle chassis is excessively rotten and holed behind the silencer

Advise all wheel arches beginning to get bad corrosion

Advisory on all tyres for various reasons SIZE FOR REFERANCE 165/60/14 1.o/s/f inner edge nearly completly ran off 2.n/s/f inner edge beginning to run off 3.o/s/r tyre geting dowwn to wear marks 4.n/s/r tyre tread beginning to break up and

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

info on on loose body is the front bumper insucure and the rear bumper on the n/s/ insucure

Pass 7 Aug 2013 100,854 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 100,853 miles

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2012 97,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 90,482 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe union damp

Fail 15 Jul 2011 90,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe union damp

Pass 30 Jul 2010 82,664 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 82,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

all brake pipes covered [n copperslip un able to check correctly

Pass 6 Nov 2009 79,936 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 79,936 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake pads getting low o/s n/s

front crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2008 70,785 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 70,785 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2007 63,359 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 63,302 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 56,778 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 56,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 48,119 miles

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

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

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

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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V831 GTY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,275cc 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 V831 GTY, 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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V831 GTY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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