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W501 RLA

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,805 mi
Last recorded139,805 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 RLA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 139,805 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 138,920 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 137,172 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 135,636 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component poss pipe clip (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 135,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component poss pipe clip (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 130,709 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 123,765 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 123,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 116,643 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 116,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 110,182 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 105,110 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 105,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

high beam warning dim when dipped lights operated

offside track rod end has no locking device

Pass 8 Jul 2011 92,602 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 92,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 84,005 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 78,833 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 78,833 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

offside rear tyre perished and has split in sidewall, advise replacement

Pass 3 Jun 2008 76,953 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 69,625 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 60,491 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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W501 RLA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W501 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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W501 RLA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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