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W281 PDW

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

22,260 mi
Last recorded22,260 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 PDW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 22,260 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 21,914 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 21,419 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 21,417 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 21,147 miles

Nearside of vehicle has visible puddle of waster

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 21,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside of vehicle has visible puddle of waster

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 21,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 21,075 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 21,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2019 21,011 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 20,687 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 20,479 miles

Nearside Rear bumper support area corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 20,218 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 19,718 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front radtior support bracket corroed throw

rear wiper torn

spare tyre perished

Fail 15 May 2015 19,717 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front radtior support bracket corroed throw

rear wiper torn

spare tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2014 19,538 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 19,232 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 19,086 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 18,780 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 18,780 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2010 18,357 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 18,357 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 18,204 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 17,970 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 17,614 miles

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 17,614 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 16,563 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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W281 PDW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W281 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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What year was W281 PDW registered?

W281 PDW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W281 PDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W281 PDW shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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