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W179 RAH

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,029 mi
Last recorded101,029 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 RAH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 101,029 miles

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/r tyre heavily cracked and perished

Fail 23 Jan 2017 101,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front discs corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/r tyre heavily cracked and perished

Pass 29 Jan 2016 92,773 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm and worn on edges

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter leaking

Offside Front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished inner side wall

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipes and pump (2.3.3b)

all coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2016 92,773 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre 3mm and worn on edges

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter leaking

Offside Front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Offside Front outer sill damaged / holed

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished inner side wall

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipes and pump (2.3.3b)

all coil springs corroded

auxiliary belts perished

Pass 27 Jan 2015 85,288 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

auxillary belt noise

o/s/r sill corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2015 85,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

auxillary belt noise

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 78,384 miles

front suspension coils corroded

o/s sill damage

rear silencer corroded and deteriated

Fail 23 Jan 2014 78,384 miles

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

front suspension coils corroded

o/s sill damage

rear silencer corroded and deteriated

Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,612 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

center exhaust mount deteriorating

offside front brake disc blued

Fail 12 Jan 2013 70,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

center exhaust mount deteriorating

offside front brake disc blued

offside front wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 14 Jan 2012 62,364 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust mount deteriorating

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front wiperblade splitting

Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,531 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 60,531 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 58,982 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,751 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 54,474 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 42,097 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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W179 RAH is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W179 RAH, 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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W179 RAH is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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