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W531 RFJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,242 mi
Last recorded98,242 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 RFJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 98,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 90,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 90,910 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 90,065 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 90,040 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from flexible hose to rear wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe leading to rear flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe leading to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine management lamp warning lamp on

Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 69,076 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 57,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,058 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,013 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 41,988 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,337 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 39,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,936 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,297 miles

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

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

Rear tyres deteriorated,no cords visible at present.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 32,282 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear tyres deteriorated,no cords visible at present.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 27,023 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 23,218 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 23,218 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 18,749 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 15,537 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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W531 RFJ 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 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 W531 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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What year was W531 RFJ registered?

W531 RFJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 August 2000.

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