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W158 PCL

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,760 mi
Last recorded100,760 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 PCL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2022 100,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 92,854 miles

Heat shield loose at front

Nearside rear parking brake low in performance

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 92,854 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Heat shield loose at front

Nearside rear parking brake low in performance

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,715 miles

Front Heat shield loose

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Squeel from rear brakes

Fail 19 Aug 2020 87,715 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Heat shield loose

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Squeel from rear brakes

Pass 9 Aug 2019 80,211 miles

Heatshield on frontpipe loose

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 80,210 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Load valve to NS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Heatshield on frontpipe loose

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 71,042 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 71,041 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heatshield rattle

Pass 17 Jul 2017 62,285 miles

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

Rear Both rear tyres worn unevenly/slightly perished

Fail 7 Jul 2017 62,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres worn unevenly/slightly perished

Pass 19 May 2016 51,091 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both low/wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 19 May 2016 51,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both low/wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear mudflaps loose

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,150 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to perish

Fail 2 Jun 2015 42,146 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to perish

Pass 9 May 2014 38,025 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 37,894 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,574 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,178 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,726 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 36,203 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 35,488 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,488 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 34,211 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 32,535 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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W158 PCL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W158 PCL, 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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W158 PCL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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