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W174 PPX

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,943 mi
Last recorded40,943 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 PPX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 40,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

General corrosion to vehicle underbody

Fail 7 Jun 2017 40,931 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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

General corrosion to vehicle underbody

Pass 7 Jun 2016 40,174 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

corrosion to inner sills and floor pans

Fail 2 Jun 2016 40,143 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

corrosion to inner sills and floor pans

Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,535 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 39,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 38,891 miles

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

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

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

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

both front floorpans corroded

both rear floorpans corroded

offside front chassis corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 38,308 miles

All four tyres slightly perished

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Nearside front tyre valve stem slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre valve stem quite perished

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 37,456 miles

All four tyres slightly perished

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front cross member has corrosion not within a prescribed area

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

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

Nearside rear tyre valve stem quite perished

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,620 miles

rear underside of car is corroded

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank support straps corroded

n/s/f brake disc inner surface in very poor condition

Fail 31 May 2011 35,615 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank support straps corroded

n/s/f brake disc inner surface in very poor condition

rear underside of car is corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,358 miles

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

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

general corrosion to vehicle

Fail 3 Jun 2010 34,358 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,511 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 32,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,794 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,023 miles

front number plate faded & damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2006 27,509 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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W174 PPX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W174 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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W174 PPX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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