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W499 RLA

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,562 mi
Last recorded102,562 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 RLA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2017 102,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working centre stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

after market locking fuel cap fitted

play in n/s/f steering arm ball joint

Pass 12 Jul 2016 94,511 miles

general corrosion around rear suspension etc

n/s/r metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

rear exhaust pipe showing signs of corrosion

slight play in n/s/f steering arm ball joint

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2016 94,508 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion around rear suspension etc

n/s/r metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r tyre has cuts/perished

rear exhaust pipe showing signs of corrosion

slight play in n/s/f steering arm ball joint

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 85,675 miles

General corrosion around underside

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

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

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

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

Slight squeak from auxilliary belt area

Fail 14 Jul 2015 85,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

General corrosion around underside

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Slight squeak from auxilliary belt area

Pass 16 Jul 2014 80,407 miles

Front crossmember is corroded, but this is not considered excessive.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 76,048 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 76,047 miles

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

Both rear tyres are showing signs of perishing.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,110 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s and o/s/f brake discs worn and showing signs of corrosion

n/s and o/s/r tyres are perished and have small cuts too tread

rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2012 72,096 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s and o/s/f brake discs worn and showing signs of corrosion

n/s and o/s/r tyres are perished and have small cuts too tread

rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,367 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes (to flexible hoses) are slightly corroded

Both rear metal brake pipes (to wheel cylinders) are slightly corroded

Front brake discs are corroded

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is perished

Nearside steering track rod end ball joint dust cover is split

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

Offside rear tyre is perished

Rear of underside is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2011 67,367 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Both rear metal brake pipes (to flexible hoses) are slightly corroded

Both rear metal brake pipes (to wheel cylinders) are slightly corroded

Front brake discs are corroded

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is perished

Nearside steering track rod end ball joint dust cover is split

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre is perished

Rear of underside is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2010 62,602 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,001 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 50,642 miles

note corrosion on rear suspention mounts

Pass 31 Jul 2007 45,481 miles

As previous test.

Fail 30 Jul 2007 45,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s and o/s rear tyres have small cuts in tread

Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,597 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 39,597 miles

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

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

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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W499 RLA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W499 RLA, 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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W499 RLA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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