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W116 RGU

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,911 mi
Last recorded94,911 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 RGU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 94,911 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey,requires attension.

Fail 6 Dec 2012 94,911 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front tyres worn on edges.

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey,requires attension.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 87,524 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 87,524 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 80,597 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 80,597 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 73,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 73,752 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 67,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 67,467 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 61,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 61,835 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 54,844 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2006 52,249 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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W116 RGU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W116 RGU, 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 W116 RGU registered?

W116 RGU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W116 RGU safe to buy?

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