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W551 RDP

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,536 mi
Last recorded80,536 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 RDP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 80,536 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 80,536 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 78,527 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 78,527 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 76,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

wiper blades all slight smearing

Pass 11 Jan 2011 76,358 miles

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

wiper blades all slight smearing

Pass 15 Jan 2010 69,441 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 69,431 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 62,599 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 56,262 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 56,262 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 49,422 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 42,214 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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W551 RDP is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W551 RDP, 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 W551 RDP registered?

W551 RDP is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W551 RDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W551 RDP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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