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V540 RKE

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

36,621 mi
Last recorded36,621 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 RKE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 36,621 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing/ cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 36,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing/ cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 30,564 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 28,198 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 28,198 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 26,542 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,542 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 24,590 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 23,048 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 21,747 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,076 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 20,074 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 18,612 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,763 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 14,985 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 14,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 13,437 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 11,194 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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V540 RKE is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V540 RKE, 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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V540 RKE is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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