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R88 KSF

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,935 mi
Last recorded93,935 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 KSF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 93,935 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 86,448 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 86,448 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 80,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 80,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 76,290 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 76,212 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side rear inner sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 74,543 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 72,671 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 72,670 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine MIL illuminated

Pass 10 Jun 2019 66,726 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 66,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 63,691 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 60,854 miles

engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2016 56,703 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 51,624 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 32,819 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 32,819 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 19,077 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,331 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 16,801 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 15,645 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,190 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 14,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,277 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 11,325 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 10,229 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 9,071 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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R88 KSF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R88 KSF, 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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R88 KSF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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