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V997 GWB

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,645 mi
Last recorded108,645 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV997 GWB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 108,645 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 108,467 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 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Crossmember Rotted On Offside Front Under Radiator (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not Supplying Any Water (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake Fluid Leaking From Brake Drum (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside And Offside Door Hinges Dropped

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 97,049 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 96,880 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link pin (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 90,787 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 90,685 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 83,256 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 75,052 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 74,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2012 6,834 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 56,312 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,708 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,674 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,545 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 47,476 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,279 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 41,279 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 35,435 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 26,945 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 26,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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V997 GWB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V997 GWB, 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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V997 GWB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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