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W397 RPP

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,370 mi
Last recorded62,370 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 RPP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 62,370 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 61,624 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 61,121 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 60,326 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 58,977 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 58,977 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 57,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2016 55,052 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 50,704 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,255 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,176 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 48,174 miles

Nearside 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,646 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 45,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 40,124 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade split

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jul 2009 35,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 30,998 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 24,440 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 24,440 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

engine management light staying on

Pass 11 Aug 2006 18,581 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RPP is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RPP, 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 RPP is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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