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W179 RSD

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,680 mi
Last recorded79,680 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 RSD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,680 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 62,256 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

catalytic convertor innards loose

wiper blades split

Fail 14 Mar 2011 62,256 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

catalytic convertor innards loose

wiper blades split

Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 56,229 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 49,003 miles

N/s/r tyre worn near limit

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s/f tyre worn to limit.

O/s/r tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,028 miles

Bonnet and front bumper damaged.

O/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread.

Fail 19 Oct 2007 43,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet and front bumper damaged.

Front reg plate cracked.

O/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 35,969 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 28,532 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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W179 RSD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W179 RSD, 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 RSD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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