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V188 RCA

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

22,190 mi
Last recorded22,190 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 RCA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 22,190 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint appears to be return pipe from rasck (2.3.3b)

corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch , may soon need attention

Fail 30 Apr 2018 22,190 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both o/s/r & n/s/r , holed corrosion to inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint appears to be return pipe from rasck (2.3.3b)

corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch , may soon need attention

Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,462 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 21,462 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 20,940 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack offside (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 May 2016 20,928 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack offside (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 May 2015 20,344 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 20,344 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 19,559 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 May 2014 19,559 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2013 18,657 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 18,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise nearside rear offside rear tyres perished advise attention needed

Pass 15 May 2012 18,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/r n/s/r & o/s/f tyres are perished

Pass 18 May 2011 17,303 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 May 2010 16,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres are slightly perished

slight damage to o/s/f headlamp lense (not effecting image)

Fail 19 May 2010 16,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres are slightly perished

slight damage to o/s/f headlamp lense (not effecting image)

Pass 5 May 2009 16,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s of steering rack gaitor slightly damp appears to be engine oil possibly from oil change

stone chip on o/s/f headlamp lense

x2 drilled holes in o/s/f floor within 30cm of lower arm mounting

Pass 1 May 2008 16,374 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 16,374 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 16,178 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 15,598 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 19 Apr 2006 15,598 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre brake light not working

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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V188 RCA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V188 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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V188 RCA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 February 2000.

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