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W458 RCY

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,455 mi
Last recorded91,455 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW458 RCY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 91,455 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 1 May 2018 91,455 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

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

Both front brakes binding slightly

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 3 May 2017 81,306 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 81,191 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front part of wheelarch near seatbelt mounts, both sides of car (5.2.6)

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

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 67,879 miles

Offside front wing corroded but not sharp

corroded throughout

Fail 31 Mar 2016 67,851 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured cill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured cill rotten (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured outer cill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured both inner arches (5.2.6)

Offside front wing corroded but not sharp

corroded throughout

Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,069 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 60,499 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,499 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 56,618 miles

N/s/r seatbelt not tested as babyseat fitted

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 56,595 miles

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

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

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

N/s/r seatbelt not tested as babyseat fitted

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,511 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,028 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 52,026 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 51,213 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 51,213 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 50,244 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 50,244 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 49,244 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 48,300 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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W458 RCY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W458 RCY, 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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W458 RCY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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