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W298 RKJ

2000 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,550 mi
Last recorded44,550 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 RKJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 44,550 miles

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

front cross member corroded, but not a prescribed area

slight cracking both front tyres

Fail 25 Jan 2022 44,550 miles

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

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

front cross member corroded, but not a prescribed area

slight cracking both front tyres

Pass 6 Jan 2021 43,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 43,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 42,606 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 42,057 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s persihed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 41,265 miles

Body has slight corrosion under-side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 40,628 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 8 Jan 2016 40,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 9 Jan 2015 39,588 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n,s,r + n,s,f and o,s,f tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,106 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 38,513 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 37,807 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 37,314 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 36,097 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,097 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,838 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,813 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,135 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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W298 RKJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W298 RKJ, 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 W298 RKJ registered?

W298 RKJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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