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W338 RDP

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,281 mi
Last recorded71,281 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 RDP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 71,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front drive shaft outer c,v boot perished

Pass 11 Nov 2024 64,490 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 64,490 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 58,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner side edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished/ cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 52,855 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front outer c,v boot perished

Fail 8 Nov 2022 52,855 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front outer c,v boot perished

Pass 10 Nov 2021 49,693 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 45,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 45,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 39,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 37,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 34,835 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,983 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 32,983 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,947 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 31,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S rear tyre showing signs of age and cracking.

Fail 9 Apr 2013 30,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,917 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,689 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 30,689 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,141 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,761 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,278 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 28,278 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre brake light not working

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,797 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,591 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 22,297 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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W338 RDP is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W338 RDP, 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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W338 RDP is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W338 RDP safe to buy?

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