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W286 RCE

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,963 mi
Last recorded100,963 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW286 RCE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 100,963 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle to rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various rear underside corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2020 100,439 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various rear underside corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2019 98,658 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various rear underside corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2019 98,658 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various rear underside corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2018 94,074 miles

Offside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

corrosion around underside rear

Fail 25 Jul 2018 94,073 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

corrosion around underside rear

Pass 26 Jul 2017 88,967 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 88,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 83,113 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both rear inner & outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2015 75,512 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2014 70,220 miles

both rear outer sills has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,274 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 66,274 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 64,366 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread area

Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,937 miles

Nearside front headlight bulb eletrical connecter damaged.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,947 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 50,954 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer tread area wearing

Fail 18 Jan 2010 50,954 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer tread area wearing

Pass 10 Feb 2009 45,318 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,312 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,486 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 36,617 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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W286 RCE is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W286 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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W286 RCE is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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