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W171 RCU

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,259 mi
Last recorded68,259 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 RCU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 56,809 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,297 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,893 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2009 37,941 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear service and park brake has slightly reduced effort

Tracking

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 31,793 miles

nearside rear service brake recoded slighty low effort

Pass 17 May 2007 29,046 miles

front tyres wearing to edge and showing indicators

Pass 26 May 2006 26,100 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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W171 RCU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W171 RCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W171 RCU registered?

W171 RCU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W171 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W171 RCU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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