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W196 PGW

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,877 mi
Last recorded73,877 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 PGW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 73,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust showing corrosion

front cross-member showing corrosion

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2017 73,286 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front cross-member showing corrosion

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre showing deterioration

Pass 9 Feb 2016 72,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust showing corrosion

front cross-member showing corrosion

front number plate cracked

o/s/r inner sill showing corrosion

o/s/r tyre deteriorated and cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2015 72,003 miles

front cross-member showing corrosion

rear tyres showing deterioration

Pass 10 Feb 2014 71,325 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,808 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 61,918 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 58,191 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,801 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,776 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 51,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 49,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,428 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,902 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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W196 PGW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W196 PGW, 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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W196 PGW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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