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V638 RCS

2000 Nissan Micra

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,587 mi
Last recorded71,587 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV638 RCS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2014 71,587 miles

Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 66,216 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 66,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 58,442 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 58,437 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,356 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,497 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,747 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,717 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 31,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 27,203 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 23,353 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 23,353 miles

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

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

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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V638 RCS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V638 RCS, 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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What year was V638 RCS registered?

V638 RCS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V638 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V638 RCS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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