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W42 RTD

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,280 mi
Last recorded61,280 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 RTD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 61,280 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 52,651 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 49,528 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 49,527 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 42,227 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 31,373 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 31,371 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 27,395 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 22,478 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 22,226 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 21,832 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 21,398 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 20,794 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 20,264 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 19,733 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 19,733 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 19,237 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 18,651 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,985 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 17,330 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 16,663 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 15,962 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,119 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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W42 RTD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 W42 RTD, 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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W42 RTD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W42 RTD safe to buy?

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