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V998 GWB

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,034 mi
Last recorded72,034 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 GWB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2020 72,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes starting to corrode

General corrosion

Road springs corroded

Slight movement in both sides front lower ball joints

Pass 14 Feb 2019 69,263 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

General corrosion

Noise from c.v joint

Rear tyre treads starting to crack

Road springs corroded

Slight movement both sides front lower ball joints

Slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 13 Feb 2019 69,237 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipes starting to corrode

General corrosion

Noise from c.v joint

Rear tyre treads starting to crack

Road springs corroded

Slight movement both sides front lower ball joints

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 11 Jan 2018 66,515 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

General corrosion

Rear tyre treads cracked

Slight movement offside front lower ball joint

Fail 9 Jan 2018 66,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Brake pipes starting to corrode

General corrosion

Rear tyre treads cracked

Slight movement offside front lower ball joint

Pass 17 Nov 2016 62,761 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front brake pads getting low

General corrosion

Grease around Nearside driveshaft gaiter

Heat shield insecure

Nearside door mirror glass in poor condition

Nearside front tyre tread cracked and perished

Rear tyre treads starting to crack

Slight movement in offside front ball joint

Fail 17 Nov 2016 62,761 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front brake pads getting low

General corrosion

Grease around Nearside driveshaft gaiter

Heat shield insecure

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside door mirror glass in poor condition

Nearside front tyre tread cracked and perished

Rear tyre treads starting to crack

Slight movement in offside front ball joint

Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,422 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Cracks in both front tyres

Exhaust heat shield loose

Inner sills and rear chassis starting to corrode

Slight leak from Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 27 Oct 2015 59,358 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Cracks in both front tyres

Exhaust heat shield loose

Inner sills and rear chassis starting to corrode

Slight leak from Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 16 Oct 2014 55,828 miles

both front tyre sidewalls in poor condition

both sides outer driveshaft gaiters in poor condition

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear inner sills starting to corrode

roadsprings corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2014 55,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyre sidewalls in poor condition

both sides outer driveshaft gaiters in poor condition

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear inner sills starting to corrode

roadsprings corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,844 miles

exhaust heat shield rattle

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 22 Apr 2013 50,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shield rattle

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 28 Nov 2011 46,658 miles

exhaust heat shield broken

Fail 21 Nov 2011 46,634 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,355 miles

both outer driveshaft gaiters perishing

offside rear brake pipe starting to rust

surface rust on front discs

Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,053 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 43,053 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,776 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 42,167 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 42,614 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 42,387 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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V998 GWB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V998 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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V998 GWB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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