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W389 RLG

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,634 mi
Last recorded112,634 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW389 RLG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 112,634 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 112,634 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to undercarriage

osf wiper blade splitting

Pass 5 Jul 2011 98,145 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to undercarriage & suspension components

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2010 89,849 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 89,846 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 83,127 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE

Pass 15 Jun 2009 83,127 miles

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE

Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,354 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP IN OP

O/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED SLIGHTLY

SOME BRAKE PIPES JUST STARTING TO RUST SLIGHTLY

Fail 1 Jul 2008 74,354 miles

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

CENTRE STOP LAMP IN OP

O/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED SLIGHTLY

SOME BRAKE PIPES JUST STARTING TO RUST SLIGHTLY

Pass 4 Jul 2007 64,333 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

SOME BRAKE PIPES JUST STARTING TO RUST SLIGHTLY

Fail 4 Jul 2007 64,333 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

CLUTCH PEDAL HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

SOME BRAKE PIPES JUST STARTING TO RUST SLIGHTLY

Pass 19 May 2006 59,132 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING LOW

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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W389 RLG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W389 RLG, 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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W389 RLG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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