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W281 RCE

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,509 mi
Last recorded103,509 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 RCE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 103,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 103,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 97,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2015 97,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 89,588 miles

NSF tyre cracking

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

OSF tyre cracking

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,303 miles

N/s/r tyre detteriated.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 79,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

N/s/r tyre detteriated.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,952 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 69,952 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 24 May 2011 66,096 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 66,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,043 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 58,451 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 56,573 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 56,573 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 52,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front and rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,989 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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W281 RCE is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W281 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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W281 RCE is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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