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V972 GTM

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,248 mi
Last recorded114,248 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV972 GTM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 114,248 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 114,248 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 112,436 miles

Offside Front screen has a 5 in crack

Fail 25 Jan 2023 112,426 miles

Central Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front screen has a 5 in crack

Pass 19 Jan 2022 110,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both back tyres are at1,8mm

Pass 20 Jan 2021 108,310 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front screen has a crack

Fail 19 Jan 2021 108,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 104,587 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 99,426 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 94,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 90,119 miles

both rear tyres perished

child seat fitted n/side rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt fixings

front discs condition poor

n/s/front brake has been binding

Fail 13 Jul 2016 90,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perished

child seat fitted n/side rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt fixings

front discs condition poor

n/s/front brake has been binding

Pass 9 Jul 2015 88,146 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 88,142 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 83,534 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 78,849 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

power steering belt in poor condition

Fail 24 Jan 2013 78,849 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

oil req top up

power steering belt in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2012 69,227 miles

front brake discs inner faces in poor condition and pads getting low

o/s/f outer door handle part of it broken and missing

Pass 15 Feb 2011 66,611 miles

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

advise front brake discs in poor condition and pads getting low

Pass 26 Jan 2010 63,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 59,535 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 56,653 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 56,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 49,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Jan 2007 49,004 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 43,407 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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V972 GTM is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V972 GTM, 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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V972 GTM is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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