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W279 RCE

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,394 mi
Last recorded30,394 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 RCE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 30,394 miles

General underbody corrosion to rear suspention components

Rear Coil spring corroded ns+os very heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 30,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded + holed by jacking point and sill end. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General underbody corrosion to rear suspention components

Rear Coil spring corroded ns+os very heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 30,078 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 29,731 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 29,731 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 29,335 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 29,335 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury registration plate cracked (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 29,065 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 28,721 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 28,632 miles

Front registration plate damaged slightly.

Fail 12 Aug 2020 28,631 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front registration plate damaged slightly.

Pass 27 Aug 2019 28,426 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 28,183 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 28,182 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 27,768 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 27,380 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,889 miles

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 18 Mar 2014 26,289 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 26,289 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,842 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,319 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,870 miles

rear brakes out off imbalance

Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,414 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,394 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,829 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 22,829 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,732 miles

L/H rear foot & handbrake low efficiency

Pass 20 Mar 2006 20,908 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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W279 RCE is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W279 RCE, 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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W279 RCE is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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