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W379 RLF

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,016 mi
Last recorded81,016 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW379 RLF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 81,016 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2023 81,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 80,996 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 80,996 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 80,293 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 77,454 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2020 77,454 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 74,060 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 67,139 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 67,139 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 59,356 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 59,352 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only not working (3.1.2)

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

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)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Wheel insecure nut (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Wheel insecure nut (4.2.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 52,556 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 42,392 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 42,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 36,284 miles

near side front tyre slight crekes on wall

Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,913 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 34,792 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,737 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 32,681 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 31,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,075 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,307 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 29,411 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,486 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 28,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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W379 RLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 W379 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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What year was W379 RLF registered?

W379 RLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W379 RLF safe to buy?

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