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W387 RLF

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,949 mi
Last recorded87,949 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW387 RLF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2019 87,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1656014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1656014 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 83,515 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 78,271 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 78,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,108 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases entry point to rear silencer (7.1.2)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

n/s/f tyre worn down to 3.0mm

steering rack inner joints have a small amount of wear showing

Fail 8 Sep 2015 72,106 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases entry point to rear silencer (7.1.2)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

n/s/f tyre worn down to 3.0mm

steering rack inner joints have a small amount of wear showing

Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,312 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 56,008 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,587 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floor pan damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2012 44,582 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floor pan damaged

Pass 11 May 2012 43,455 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 43,452 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 38,508 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 38,508 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 30 Apr 2010 35,345 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,900 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 32,900 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,835 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 29,835 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 26,463 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,499 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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W387 RLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W387 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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W387 RLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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