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W396 RJB

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,626 mi
Last recorded123,626 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW396 RJB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 123,626 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 123,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

N/S/R and O/S/R Inner arch corroded but not near seatbelt, suspension or subframe mounting

Pass 23 Nov 2016 122,699 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear inner arch corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear tyre perished

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2016 122,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear inner arch corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear tyre perished

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2016 122,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel Arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel Arch (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

Middle Exhaust Box Corroded But Not Leaking Exhaust Gasses

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Oil leak From Around Corroded Sump Area ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 121,405 miles

General Light Corrosion Front To Rear On The Underside Of The Vehicle

Middle Exhaust Section Corroded But Still Supported And Not Leaking Exhaust Gases

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

Nearside Rear Corrosion In The Wheel Arch Not Within Any Prescribed Areas

Nearside Rear Tyre Slight Cracking

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

Offside Rear Corrosion In The Wheel Arch Not Within Any Prescribed Areas

Offside Rear Tyre Slight Cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2014 120,718 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

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 15 Oct 2013 119,083 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 119,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 116,558 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 104,824 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 104,824 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2010 84,586 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 84,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,278 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 59,305 miles

NSR tyre out osf shape on inner tread area

Pass 3 Sep 2007 48,185 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 43,576 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 32,728 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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W396 RJB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 W396 RJB, 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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W396 RJB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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