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W176 PPX

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

41,449 mi
Last recorded41,449 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 PPX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2025 41,449 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 40,727 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2024 40,716 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2023 40,075 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 40,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 39,319 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 38,195 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 37,160 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 37,160 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 32,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 32,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 31,593 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 30,260 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 30,250 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 28,663 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 28,663 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 26,776 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 24,798 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 22,466 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 19,821 miles

Nearside rear & offside front tyres deteriorated.

Pass 4 May 2011 17,095 miles

Near side front tyre wall cut (not to cords

Near side rear tyre wall perrished on side wall

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

Fail 4 May 2011 17,095 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Near side front tyre wall cut (not to cords

Near side rear tyre wall perrished on side wall

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

Pass 11 May 2010 14,096 miles

front brake pads low approx 80% worn

nearside rear tyre slight cracking on side wall

Pass 1 May 2009 10,554 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Front tyres and n/s/r tyre aged and cracked in tread and walls, Oil leak.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 1 May 2009 10,554 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Front tyres and n/s/r tyre aged and cracked in tread and walls, Oil leak.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 8,735 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 8,448 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 8,295 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 PPX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 W176 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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What year was W176 PPX registered?

W176 PPX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W176 PPX safe to buy?

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