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W176 PAJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,188 mi
Last recorded82,188 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 PAJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 82,188 miles

Both front head lights slightly insecure

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Under body slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,804 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 65,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 62,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 61,902 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both sills corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2012 58,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sills / underside slightly corroded

o/s cv boot damp

Pass 12 Nov 2011 56,289 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 56,266 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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 11 Nov 2010 56,233 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 53,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r h/brake slight low effort

wipers worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 53,762 miles

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

o/s/r h/brake slight low effort

wipers worn

Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,101 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 42,709 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 42,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,110 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 37,107 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 35,930 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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W176 PAJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 W176 PAJ, 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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W176 PAJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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