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W357 RLF

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,041 mi
Last recorded94,041 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 RLF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 94,041 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 90,253 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 90,253 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015
Fail 29 Jun 2015

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 79,368 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 98,761 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 98,761 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 70,201 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 70,201 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

anti freeze black

brake fliud black

Fail 23 Aug 2011 65,465 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes uneven

rust on front crossmember +under sills +chassis +under body rust

Pass 23 Aug 2011 65,465 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brakes uneven

rust on front crossmember +under sills +chassis +under body rust

Pass 4 Sep 2010 61,532 miles

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

damage to n/s/c chassis

rust on front crossmember

Fail 3 Sep 2010 61,529 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

damage to n/s/c chassis

rust on front crossmember

Pass 28 Aug 2009 58,754 miles

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

o/s/r wheelbearing

rust on front crossmember

Pass 8 Aug 2008 52,924 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 52,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 44,336 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 37,542 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 33,114 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 33,114 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W357 RLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W357 RLF, 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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W357 RLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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