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W536 RFJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

91,736 mi
Last recorded91,736 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW536 RFJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 91,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 91,736 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 87,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 87,600 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 85,586 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 85,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 80,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 80,029 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 77,757 miles

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

cuts in outside of nearside front and offside rear tyres , do not see cords

Fail 17 Jul 2017 77,709 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/bottom of inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/bottom of wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

cuts in outside of nearside front and offside rear tyres , do not see cords

Pass 25 Jul 2016 75,006 miles

Nearside Front deep cut in outside of tyre(do not see cords)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between load valve and brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop insecure

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

Offside Rear cut in outside of tyre (do not see cords)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 75,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front deep cut in outside of tyre(do not see cords)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between load valve and brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop insecure

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

Offside Rear cut in outside of tyre (do not see cords)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 71,449 miles

Both front wiper blades split slightly on ends.

Fail 23 Jul 2015 71,449 miles

Both front wiper blades split slightly on ends.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 68,155 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 68,149 miles

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

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

Brake binding slightly off side front.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 64,854 miles

engine light on

nearside of rear seat backrest dos not appear to be locking(seat backrest still seems secure)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,405 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 61,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 57,790 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 57,790 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 53,989 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,706 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 49,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,469 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,698 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 36,775 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 36,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 32,296 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 32,243 miles

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

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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W536 RFJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 W536 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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W536 RFJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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