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W542 RGU

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

49,231 mi
Last recorded49,231 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 RGU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 49,231 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle receiver casing missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 49,231 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle receiver casing missing

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 48,249 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil low

Pass 23 Jul 2024 46,313 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe via pump feed slight leak by jubilee clip (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 40,657 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 40,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 35,069 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 34,774 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 34,774 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 33,875 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 33,836 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 33,280 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 32,710 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 31,207 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 30,158 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 29,572 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 29,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 28,713 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 27,711 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 26,154 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 24,844 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 22,550 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 21,280 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,765 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 18,895 miles

advise front tyres wearing

advise rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 11 Jul 2006 18,684 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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W542 RGU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W542 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W542 RGU registered?

W542 RGU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W542 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W542 RGU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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