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W579 RGU

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,186 mi
Last recorded107,186 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 RGU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2016 107,186 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

AUX belts perished and slack

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Surface corrosion on fuel and brake pipes

Surface corrosion to underside

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 105,949 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 105,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 103,959 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/r tytre close to limit and perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2013 95,334 miles

High level stop light inop

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 95,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

High level stop light inop

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 86,215 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,701 miles

stop lamp in rear window not working

Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,636 miles

front tyre treads worn low

Pass 20 Mar 2009 55,250 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 54,914 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,693 miles

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

STOP LAMP IN REAR WINDOW NOT WORKING

Fail 19 Mar 2007 31,739 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW AND HAS A DEEP GOUGE IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

STOP LAMP IN THE REAR WINDOW NOT WORKING

Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,739 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW AND HAS A DEEP GOUGE IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

STOP LAMP IN THE REAR WINDOW NOT WORKING

Pass 20 Mar 2006 23,778 miles

STOP LAMP IN REAR WINDOW NOT WORKING

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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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W579 RGU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W579 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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W579 RGU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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