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W224 RLJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

59,763 mi
Last recorded59,763 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW224 RLJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 59,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 58,619 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 56,316 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 56,312 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed by corrosion with in 30 cm of seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 55,461 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 55,458 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed by corrosion (small hole) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 54,280 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 54,278 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,015 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 51,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 47,243 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 42,943 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 42,450 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 42,450 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 42,052 miles

rear sub frame has surface rust

Pass 16 Aug 2016 41,735 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 41,735 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

all tyres badly perished 165/60/r14

Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,085 miles

both front tyres perishing

Fail 28 Jul 2015 41,085 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2014 37,869 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 33,664 miles

All tyres cracked

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 33,664 miles

All tyres cracked

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 20 Aug 2012 28,871 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 20 Aug 2012 28,871 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 19 Aug 2011 25,532 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 21,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 21,509 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 20,957 miles

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 1 Aug 2008 20,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

middle stop light not working

o/s/f brake slightly binding on

Pass 25 Aug 2007 17,442 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 14,020 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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W224 RLJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 W224 RLJ, 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 W224 RLJ registered?

W224 RLJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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