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V897 KKG

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,527 mi
Last recorded79,527 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 KKG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2014 79,527 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre wall cracking and small cuts 155 70 13

nsr tyre tread wear plus nail in tread

surface corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Feb 2013 76,484 miles

surface corrosion front cross member

surface corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Fail 1 Feb 2013 76,469 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

surface corrosion front cross member

surface corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,548 miles

damage to rear boot floor area

front indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 20 Jan 2012 73,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to rear boot floor area

front indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 4 Feb 2011 70,840 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 68,190 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 68,190 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 64,936 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 64,936 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 58,386 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 50,361 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 37,232 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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V897 KKG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V897 KKG, 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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V897 KKG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V897 KKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V897 KKG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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