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W594 RLC

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,916 mi
Last recorded102,916 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW594 RLC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 102,916 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes coverd in greas

under body slightly corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2011 102,916 miles

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes coverd in greas

under body slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 89,318 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 89,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 75,532 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake service

free play at base of handbrake lever

Fail 17 Apr 2009 75,532 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake service

free play at base of handbrake lever

Pass 15 Apr 2008 61,035 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

heavy surface corrosion on floor in places

heavy surface corrosion on front cross member

Fail 15 Apr 2008 61,035 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

heavy surface corrosion on floor in places

heavy surface corrosion on front cross member

Fail 18 Jul 2007 55,927 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

heavy surface corrosion onfront cross member

Pass 18 Jul 2007 55,927 miles

heavy surface corrosion onfront cross member

Pass 12 Jun 2006 51,293 miles

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

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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W594 RLC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W594 RLC, 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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W594 RLC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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