MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both front to rear brake pipes getting rusty
Exhaust downpipe heatshields loose
Nearside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust downpipe heatshields loose
front to rear brake pies getting rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advisory power steering pump has slight leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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W165 RGB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 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 W165 RGB, 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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W165 RGB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2000.
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