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W453 RDC

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,178 mi
Last recorded118,178 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 RDC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2020 118,178 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill area has corroded/holes (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leaking brake fluid from the near side front area where all brake pipes are situated (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 117,369 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas of both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both sides rear underside body panelling corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2019 117,364 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear inner and outer sills, nearside front floor, nearside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas of both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both sides rear underside body panelling corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 116,355 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 116,355 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 114,763 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 112,715 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 110,156 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 110,155 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 108,004 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 105,819 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 104,098 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 104,093 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 101,721 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 101,716 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 99,077 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 99,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 91,632 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 89,195 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 85,969 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 73,711 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 73,681 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W453 RDC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W453 RDC, 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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W453 RDC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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