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W568 RGU

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,373 mi
Last recorded79,373 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW568 RGU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,373 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 79,373 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2011 77,404 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Spare tyre defective

temp fuel cap fitted - coolant low

Fail 9 Aug 2011 77,404 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Spare tyre defective

temp fuel cap fitted - coolant low

Pass 10 Aug 2010 75,686 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front nearside exhaust mounting bracket broken through corrosion - exhaust heat shield deteriorating throughout

heardlamp masks fitted & are deteriorating

Fail 10 Aug 2010 75,686 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front nearside exhaust mounting bracket broken through corrosion - exhaust heat shield deteriorating throughout

heardlamp masks fitted & are deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2009 73,403 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cracking to both rear tyres

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2009 73,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cracking to both rear tyres

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2008 71,610 miles

Advise,front to rear metel brake pipes corroded,tracking,corrosion underbody,wear rear trailing arm bushes,cracking rear tyres.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 71,610 miles

Advise,front to rear metel brake pipes corroded,tracking,corrosion underbody,wear rear trailing arm bushes,cracking rear tyres.

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 68,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 68,596 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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W568 RGU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W568 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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W568 RGU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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