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W238 PGM

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,527 mi
Last recorded95,527 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 PGM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 95,527 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Drivers door handle damaged

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

Rear seat belt buckles damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2017 95,527 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

Corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Drivers door handle damaged

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

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

Rear seat belt buckles damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,621 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle (6.2.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,574 miles

front tyres getting low

o/s brake pads low

Fail 8 Apr 2015 71,574 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres getting low

o/s brake pads low

Pass 21 May 2014 62,756 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 62,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2013 56,159 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2012 54,241 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 54,241 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

hi-level stoplamp not working

nearside obligatory mirror insecure

Fail 7 May 2011 50,003 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 50,003 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 43,120 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 43,120 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front indicators loosing colour

nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 1 May 2009 35,051 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside outer c.v. boot leaking

steering wheel deteriorating

Fail 30 Apr 2009 35,026 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside outer c.v. boot leaking

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

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

some damage to nearside sill

steering wheel deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2008 28,568 miles

both front wipers split

Fail 17 May 2008 28,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front wipers split

wet test

Pass 28 Apr 2007 21,498 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 18,692 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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W238 PGM is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W238 PGM, 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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W238 PGM is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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