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V163 RCA

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,092 mi
Last recorded60,092 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV163 RCA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 60,092 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front lower radiator surport very rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2016 57,369 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front radiator support rusty

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2015 54,350 miles

nearside rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2015 54,350 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2014 51,591 miles

front cross member starting to corrode

rear section of inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jan 2014 49,289 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper has tempory repair.

no spare wheel.

offside front brakes slightly binding.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 49,289 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper has tempory repair.

no spare wheel.

offside front brakes slightly binding.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,374 miles

sharp edge on the nearside front bumper corner- covered sharp edge with tape.

Fail 7 Sep 2012 46,374 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

sharp edge on the nearside front bumper corner- covered sharp edge with tape.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 40,431 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,327 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,542 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 29,086 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 29,086 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 25,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 25,314 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 21,331 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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V163 RCA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 V163 RCA, 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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V163 RCA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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