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W157 RDM

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,164 mi
Last recorded110,164 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 RDM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 110,164 miles

front cross member corroded

n/s wiper blade splitting

n/s/f floor corroding

n/s/r seat belt damaged but not significantly weakened

o/s/f wing corroding

o/s/r drop sill corroding

o/s/r seat belt fluffed

screw in n/s/f tyre tread

Fail 23 Apr 2013 110,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front cross member corroded

n/s wiper blade splitting

n/s/f floor corroding

n/s/r seat belt damaged but not significantly weakened

o/s/f wing corroding

o/s/r drop sill corroding

o/s/r seat belt fluffed

screw in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 24 Apr 2012 105,719 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 105,719 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 97,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 97,660 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 95,325 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 87,078 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 87,078 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 77,094 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to crack on the sidewalls

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 67,909 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 57,981 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 57,981 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W157 RDM is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red 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 W157 RDM, 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 W157 RDM registered?

W157 RDM is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 March 2000.

Is W157 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 RDM 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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