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W178 PAJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,263 mi
Last recorded78,263 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 PAJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 78,263 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged not effecting emitted light or likely to cause injury

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 74,981 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 71,843 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail (5.2.3 (e))

coolant bottle small leak

Fail 19 Jun 2020 71,843 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bul501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail (5.2.3 (e))

coolant bottle small leak

Pass 2 May 2019 68,557 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 65,201 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 65,174 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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 Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 60,407 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 56,600 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,600 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 51,404 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 51,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,102 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,596 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 45,596 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,284 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 43,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,590 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,308 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,024 miles

rear nearside tyre cracked on walls

Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,612 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 27,389 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 27,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W178 PAJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W178 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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W178 PAJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W178 PAJ safe to buy?

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