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W451 RDV

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

80,925 mi
Last recorded80,925 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW451 RDV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2017 80,925 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases X2 (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

All rear suspension areas and components corroded

Front lower X member corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front springs slightly corroded

rear springs slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 76,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front springs slightly corroded

rear springs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,215 miles

Front lower X member corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 64,445 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 64,442 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 64,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front lower crossmember corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,128 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 63,128 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 61,656 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 61,656 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,866 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 59,866 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,413 miles

advise exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 3 Oct 2009 54,813 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 54,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 52,926 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 52,926 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 49,266 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheelbearing

Fail 3 Apr 2008 49,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all other tyres cracking and perishing

slight play in o/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,943 miles

all 4 tyre cracking and perishing

front pads getting low

slight play both front shock tops

Pass 9 Mar 2006 38,608 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 38,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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W451 RDV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 W451 RDV, 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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W451 RDV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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