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W248 RCF

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,924 mi
Last recorded173,924 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 RCF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 173,924 miles

FRONT PADS LOW , OFFSIDE FRONT CV BOOT PERISHED , BOTH FRONT SHOCKS WORN , ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 9 Mar 2012 173,924 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

FRONT PADS LOW , OFFSIDE FRONT CV BOOT PERISHED , BOTH FRONT SHOCKS WORN , ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 21 Mar 2011 164,573 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010

corrosion to inner sills

cuts to rear tyres

exhaust corroded

fron coil springs corroding

front arb corroded

front cross member heavily corroded

front cv gaitors age cracking

heavy corrosion to sump

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2009 137,059 miles

age cracking on front drop link bushes

age cracking on front tyres

dampness around power steering rack

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 114,759 miles

auxilliary belt age cracking

both front outer cv gaiters age cracking

exhaust system corroded

front tyres wearing low - 2mm

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2007 91,308 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

exhaust corroded

slight play in o/s/f top mount

slight play in rear anti roll bar saddle rubbers

Pass 31 Mar 2006 76,165 miles

air bag light on

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plates water damaged

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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W248 RCF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W248 RCF, 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 W248 RCF registered?

W248 RCF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is W248 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W248 RCF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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