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V980 GCD

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

118,627 mi
Last recorded118,627 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 GCD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2023 118,627 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 116,031 miles

Hole in coolant bottle

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Radiator lower mounting panel corroded

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 116,031 miles

Hole in coolant bottle

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Radiator lower mounting panel corroded

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 112,778 miles

Exhaust system corroded

General corrosion throughout underneath

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 111,417 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 111,417 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 109,911 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 109,911 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S Sill corroded excessively. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R Inner sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 109,623 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 109,623 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 107,204 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 107,204 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 102,400 miles

Advanced corrosion to O/S/ Sill.

Corrosion to both upper rear spring mounts.

Rear brake effort minimal (borderline pass)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 93,766 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 93,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 89,268 miles

Both rear brake hoses cracking

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Radiator mounting corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2014 89,268 miles

Both rear brake hoses cracking

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Radiator mounting corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 84,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing low on edges

rear tyres cracked slightly on tread

Fail 28 Jan 2014 84,330 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing low on edges

rear tyres cracked slightly on tread

Pass 6 Feb 2013 78,676 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 75,260 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 75,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 70,623 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 70,623 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cv gaiters are deteriating showing signs of cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2010 58,416 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 58,415 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,934 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 45,019 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 45,019 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 36,381 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,803 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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V980 GCD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 V980 GCD, 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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V980 GCD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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