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W529 RGU

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,054 mi
Last recorded149,054 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW529 RGU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 149,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front cross-member [under coolant radiator] corroded

vehicle chassis is corroded

vehicle suspension components corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 149,048 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front cross-member [under coolant radiator] corroded

vehicle chassis is corroded

vehicle suspension components corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 140,347 miles

Body has slight corrosion front crossmember, chassis both sides, sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front bottom ball joint locking device present but slightly damaged

Nearside Front track rod end locking device present but slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

high level brake light n/w

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2017 140,347 miles

Body has slight corrosion front crossmember, chassis both sides, sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front bottom ball joint locking device present but slightly damaged

Nearside Front track rod end locking device present but slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

high level brake light n/w

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2016 130,605 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross-member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front bottom ball joint locking device present but slightly damaged recommend it be replaced

Nearside Front track rod end locking device present but slightly damaged recommend it be replaced

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion front bonnet and wing + slight damage in that area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails and inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pipes obviously greased so cant see true condition

Fail 13 Apr 2016 130,605 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross-member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front bottom ball joint locking device present but slightly damaged recommend it be replaced

Nearside Front track rod end locking device present but slightly damaged recommend it be replaced

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion front bonnet and wing + slight damage in that area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails and inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pipes obviously greased so cant see true condition

Pass 14 Apr 2015 120,626 miles

Both fron outer CV boots starting to detrorate

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 120,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both fron outer CV boots starting to detrorate

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 105,340 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure and removed

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 82,912 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 82,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,282 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 62,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,772 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 51,699 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,124 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,023 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 35,023 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,005 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 32,917 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 31,055 miles

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

please note rear service brakes only just met minimum requirments on roller brake tester

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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W529 RGU 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 61.9%.

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 W529 RGU, 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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W529 RGU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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