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W159 PLC

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,623 mi
Last recorded111,623 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 PLC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2017 111,623 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded c post sill inner side corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front indicator show white light

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front indicator show white light

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 96,336 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 96,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 80,919 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 73,222 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2013 67,298 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,253 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,312 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,831 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,222 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,092 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,649 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,142 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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W159 PLC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W159 PLC, 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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W159 PLC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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