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W162 PPX

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,583 mi
Last recorded79,583 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 PPX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 79,583 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 78,042 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 77,974 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 76,316 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 74,176 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 74,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,142 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,601 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 68,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside rear foot brake weak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 65,534 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,091 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 62,911 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,397 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,110 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 56,078 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

both front indicators starting to fade to white

Pass 24 Mar 2010 51,071 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,809 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 44,809 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 39,134 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,134 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,047 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 36,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,607 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 33,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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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W162 PPX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W162 PPX, 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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W162 PPX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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