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W256 PGW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

91,393 mi
Last recorded91,393 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 PGW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 91,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 83,460 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 76,793 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 70,069 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 70,069 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 64,233 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 64,154 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2017 57,643 miles

both front direction indicators are discoloured and require attention

centre stop lamp not working

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 13 Jun 2017 57,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front direction indicators are discoloured and require attention

centre stop lamp not working

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Jun 2016 49,898 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 33,974 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 28,509 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 28,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 27,242 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 27,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2012 26,096 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 26,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,008 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 25,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 23,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 23,882 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 22,178 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,725 miles

Front discs slighlty corroded

Front tyres slightly perished

Rear tyres badly perished

Fail 8 Apr 2008 20,725 miles

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 discs slighlty corroded

Front tyres slightly perished

Rear tyres badly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,110 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,742 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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W256 PGW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W256 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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W256 PGW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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