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V169 RCA

2000 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,518 mi
Last recorded76,518 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV169 RCA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 76,518 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

chip in o/s headlamp lens

general corrosion to front "x "member and rear corners

some corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r sills (previous repairs visible)

steering lock inop

Pass 13 Oct 2020 76,001 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

chip in o/s headlamp

dent on n/s/f wheel rim

some corrosion on front crossmember and rear corners

some corrosion on inner and outer sills (some previous repairs visible)

steering lock inop

Pass 14 Oct 2019 74,968 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

chip in o/s headlamp

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r inner corners

exhaust heat shield rattling

inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

some corrosion on front crossmember

some damage to o/s/f seatbelt webbing

Fail 14 Oct 2019 74,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

chip in o/s headlamp

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r inner corners

exhaust heat shield rattling

inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

some corrosion on front crossmember

some damage to o/s/f seatbelt webbing

Pass 5 Oct 2018 73,239 miles

Both inner rear wheel arches corroded to excess

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear wheel trim damaged

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear door corroded

under body heavily under sealed Rear suspension axle corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2018 73,237 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both inner rear wheel arches corroded to excess

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear wheel trim damaged

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear door corroded

under body heavily under sealed Rear suspension axle corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 71,335 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear seat belt anchor corroded

Offside Front wiper arm fouling bonnet /wiper spindles worn

Offside Rear door corroded and hold

Rear axle corroded

both rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed

under body of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 16 Oct 2017 71,335 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear door corroded and hold

Front brake pads low

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear seat belt anchor corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wiper arm fouling bonnet /wiper spindles worn

Rear axle corroded

both rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed

under body of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,431 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

sharp edge o/s/r door

slight oil misting @ load sensing valve

Pass 30 Sep 2015 66,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre aged and cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2014 63,221 miles

brake discs lipped

nsf tyre cracking

rear tyres worn on edge

slight corrosion around chasis and exhaust

Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,805 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,108 miles

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

n/s/r tyre aged

o/s/f cv boot aged

Pass 9 Nov 2011 53,589 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,587 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 46,281 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 45,622 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 45,622 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,578 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 40,419 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 40,419 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 37,888 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 37,888 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V169 RCA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V169 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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V169 RCA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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