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W253 PDW

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,863 mi
Last recorded65,863 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 PDW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2025 65,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/front of/corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of outer/inner sill corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 63,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished cracking all around tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 63,498 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Little effort , also park brake. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Also park brake. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S/R lower effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre badly perished outer wall cords exposed.( one area marked yellow.) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished cracking all around tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished cracking all around tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 61,181 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency low (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 58,697 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 57,165 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 56,651 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 55,184 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,282 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,890 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 51,003 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 50,016 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 48,817 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,586 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,347 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 45,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,151 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,542 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,546 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,117 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 32,141 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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W253 PDW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W253 PDW, 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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W253 PDW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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