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W556 RGU

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,206 mi
Last recorded123,206 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 RGU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2019 123,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Increase and decrease (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Nearside front crossmember is excessively corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight roughness (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 118,441 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 118,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch, marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch, marked yellow (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 112,817 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 112,771 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 106,866 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 17 Mar 2016 106,803 miles

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

front exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 18 Mar 2015 101,780 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,767 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 86,176 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 86,176 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,261 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 79,201 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)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,663 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 69,663 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 61,478 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewalls perrishing/cracking

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,802 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,998 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,075 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 35,915 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 35,915 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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W556 RGU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc 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 W556 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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W556 RGU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W556 RGU safe to buy?

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