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W588 ROR

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

84,412 mi
Last recorded84,412 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 ROR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 84,412 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated front upper crossmember damaged allowing movement of latch assembly when closed (3.1 (c))

Central Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on limit - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded- repairs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer door handle broken but usable - strong advisory

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded- repairs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in grease and oil but not dripping - strong advisory (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting and corrosion present on all suspension components (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear seats and seatbelts missing at time of test

Pass 28 May 2024 81,040 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 May 2024 81,006 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 May 2023 75,541 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 67,334 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 67,877 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 28 May 2021 58,045 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2021 58,045 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 55,253 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 55,233 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 53,255 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 53,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 51,526 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 51,526 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 49,732 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 49,457 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 47,889 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 47,889 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 44,215 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 40,707 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 40,707 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 36,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 33,438 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 29,438 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,386 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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W588 ROR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W588 ROR, 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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W588 ROR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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