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W506 RFJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

118,219 mi
Last recorded118,219 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW506 RFJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 118,219 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 118,203 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 114,886 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 109,753 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 106,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 103,391 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 100,198 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 100,179 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 97,507 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 94,432 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 90,985 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 88,798 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,012 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 72,566 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 71,565 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,173 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,182 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2012 55,697 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 55,697 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,421 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 48,840 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 45,408 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge and near legal limit

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,139 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,189 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 34,620 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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W506 RFJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W506 RFJ, 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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W506 RFJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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