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W182 PLC

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

78,176 mi
Last recorded78,176 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW182 PLC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 78,176 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 76,861 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 75,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 75,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 74,922 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some corrosion to n/s/front box section, but not structural. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 74,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily perished and split to cords on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some corrosion to n/s/front box section, but not structural. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 73,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 73,561 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 71,974 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 70,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 68,577 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 68,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,150 miles

Both front indicators are becoming discoloured/showing white light.

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper is splitting/smeary, but clears the screen.

rear exhaust joint to centre section is heavily corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 63,794 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 63,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 62,798 miles

front registration plate deteriated

Fail 9 May 2016 62,798 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front registration plate deteriated

Fail 5 May 2016 62,754 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end ball joint (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure inner steering arm (2.2.C.1g)

front registration plate deteriated

Pass 12 May 2015 60,470 miles

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

Water in O/S/Front headlamp unit

oil leak from filter assembly

Fail 12 May 2015 60,470 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Water in O/S/Front headlamp unit

oil leak from filter assembly

Pass 12 May 2014 58,203 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 56,078 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 56,078 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 52,783 miles

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

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyre sidrwalls cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2011 47,647 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,575 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,476 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 42,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,224 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 37,783 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 35,934 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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W182 PLC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 W182 PLC, 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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W182 PLC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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