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W201 PDV

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,355 mi
Last recorded97,355 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 PDV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 97,355 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexis (3.6.B.4d)

Front cross member has heavy corrosion but not within 30cm of suspension or steering mountings

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when span

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 97,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexis (3.6.B.4d)

Front cross member has heavy corrosion but not within 30cm of suspension or steering mountings

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when span

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 95,254 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember- multiple repairs required (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember- multiple repairs required (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre side wall deteriorated

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when spun

Pass 21 May 2015 86,958 miles

Coorsion along front crossmember under radiator

Small ding offside windscreen

Fail 19 May 2015 86,958 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coorsion along front crossmember under radiator

Small ding offside windscreen

Suspect front brake pads have worn to minimum 1.5mm thickness limit

Fail 3 Mar 2015 86,865 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,790 miles

advanced corrosion across entire front crossmember

Fail 5 Mar 2014 83,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

advanced corrosion across entire front crossmember

Pass 27 Feb 2013 79,338 miles

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

complete front crossmember has advanced corrosion

Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,663 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 75,663 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,820 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 66,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,124 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,690 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 60,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,085 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 50,537 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 43,732 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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W201 PDV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W201 PDV, 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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W201 PDV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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