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W178 PPX

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,263 mi
Last recorded149,263 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 PPX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2024 149,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn cv joint worn- cv boot split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn cv joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs slightly corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid on minimum level (1.1.10 (f))

center brake pipe corroded

front exhaust heat shield poor- rattling

n/s/r side quarter panel corroded

o/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f side wing slightly corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2023 140,451 miles

center brake pipe slightly corroded

front pads wearing low

o/s/f cv joint worn to limit

Fail 11 Oct 2023 140,413 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

center brake pipe slightly corroded

front pads wearing low

Pass 3 Oct 2022 139,015 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing low- cracks all round

o/s number plate light not working

Fail 24 Sep 2022 138,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing low- cracks all round

o/s number plate light not working

Pass 20 Sep 2021 133,701 miles

centre brake pipe corroded

o/s/f cv boot damp

Fail 14 Sep 2021 133,668 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

centre brake pipe corroded

o/s/f cv boot damp

Pass 10 Sep 2020 128,522 miles

n/s/r brake hose pipe has slight cracks

o/s/f cv boot damp

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 11 Sep 2019 120,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 120,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 111,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 111,837 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 102,832 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 94,143 miles

Surface rust on underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2015 89,156 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre wearing low 3mm

Fail 11 Jul 2015 89,095 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,660 miles

Front crossmember is becoming corroded

Os front shock absorber is weeping

Os outer cv boot is starting to perish

Fail 9 Jun 2014 80,660 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front crossmember is becoming corroded

Os front shock absorber is weeping

Os outer cv boot is starting to perish

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,533 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2013 78,533 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 76,074 miles

1. COIL SPRINGS AT FRONT AND REAR ALL CORRODED, ADVISE REPLACE

1. FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS CRACKING ADVISE REPLACE

3. EXHAUST RUSTY IN N PLACES

Pass 28 Jun 2011 72,947 miles

exhaust very rusty

ns front wiper small split

underside of vehicle becoming rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,747 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 67,571 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 55,282 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 45,718 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,328 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 35,328 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

petrol filler neck rubber seal not fitted /insecure

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 PPX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W178 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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W178 PPX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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