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W138 PCU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,214 mi
Last recorded64,214 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 PCU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 64,214 miles

all coil springs poor condition

corrosion to fuel lines

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

front shockers poor condition (corroded)

front suspension knocks

front tyres worn on edges

heat shields loose on exhaust causing rattle

heavy body panel corrosion

petrol tank straps poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2013 64,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

all coil springs poor condition

corrosion to fuel lines

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

front shockers poor condition (corroded)

front suspension knocks

front tyres worn on edges

heat shields loose on exhaust causing rattle

heavy body panel corrosion

petrol tank straps poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,218 miles

underbody corrsion.

body corrsion.

body damage.

corrsion brake discs.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion suspension units.

corrsion tank straps.

front drop link bushes poor condition.

heat shield rattle.

o/s outer c/v gaiter poor condition.

o/s/r tyre side wall poor condition.

oil level low.

removed item from interior mirror.

surface rust brake pipes.

Fail 20 Jun 2012 60,218 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

body corrsion.

body damage.

corrsion brake discs.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion suspension units.

corrsion tank straps.

front drop link bushes poor condition.

heat shield rattle.

o/s outer c/v gaiter poor condition.

o/s/r tyre side wall poor condition.

oil level low.

removed item from interior mirror.

surface rust brake pipes.

underbody corrsion.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,882 miles

corrsion suspension units.

corrsion to coil springs.

drop link bushes poor condition.

heat shield rattle/loose.

o/s ball joint boot split.

underbody corrsion.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 55,882 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

corrsion suspension units.

corrsion to coil springs.

drop link bushes poor condition.

heat shield rattle/loose.

o/s ball joint boot split.

underbody corrsion.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 51,955 miles

all rear brake pipes just acceptable

both front c,v gaiters poor condition

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to exhaust

front brake discs poor condition

heat shields loose on front pipe

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2010 51,955 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all rear brake pipes just acceptable

both front c,v gaiters poor condition

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to exhaust

front brake discs poor condition

heat shields loose on front pipe

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2009 45,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 41,559 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 38,170 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 34,493 miles

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

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

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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W138 PCU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W138 PCU, 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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W138 PCU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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