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W516 RLA

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,009 mi
Last recorded76,009 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW516 RLA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 76,009 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch close to sill but outside prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 74,847 miles

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

exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2016 74,847 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 74,234 miles

Center brake light not working

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,234 miles

Center brake light not working

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

Fail 21 May 2014 73,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2014 73,659 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 70,225 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)

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 70,224 miles

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

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 Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 61,799 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 56,341 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 52,535 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 48,077 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 48,077 miles

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

drivers rear tyre cracking up

Fail 1 May 2008 42,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 42,923 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 37,714 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 32,515 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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W516 RLA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W516 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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What year was W516 RLA registered?

W516 RLA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W516 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W516 RLA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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