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V981 GCD

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,905 mi
Last recorded74,905 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 GCD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 74,905 miles

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 74,905 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 69,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 69,145 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 63,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 63,252 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 62,996 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2012 61,064 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

lower front pannel corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,064 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

lower front pannel corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2011 52,896 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 52,896 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 44,331 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 44,331 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 39,550 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Co emissions close to upper limit, borderline pass

Front brake pads approximately 3/4 worn

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,846 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 36,846 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,826 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 30,155 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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V981 GCD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V981 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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What year was V981 GCD registered?

V981 GCD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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