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W518 RLA

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,906 mi
Last recorded101,906 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 RLA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 101,906 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 101,697 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 98,367 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2016 95,912 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 88,559 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,004 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 83,003 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 77,827 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 77,827 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)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Dec 2011 73,664 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 69,644 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,356 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 63,539 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 57,994 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,920 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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W518 RLA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 W518 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 W518 RLA registered?

W518 RLA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W518 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W518 RLA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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