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W397 RJB

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,099 mi
Last recorded64,099 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 RJB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 64,099 miles

some underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2016 59,834 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 55,194 miles

inner sidewall of offside front tyre perished

outer sidewall of offside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Nov 2014 55,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

inner sidewall of offside front tyre perished

outer sidewall of offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Nov 2013 52,483 miles

both front discs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 51,541 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both rear under sills corroded but not holed

Fail 12 Nov 2012 51,541 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both rear under sills corroded but not holed

Fail 17 Nov 2011 50,474 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rust on both front discs

Pass 17 Nov 2011 50,474 miles

rust on both front discs

Fail 12 Nov 2010 49,571 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn and pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,571 miles

front discs worn and pads wearing thin

Fail 27 Oct 2009 48,203 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,203 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 46,859 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 45,189 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/s/r tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2006 43,003 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 42,963 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 40,832 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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W397 RJB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W397 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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W397 RJB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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