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W285 PPX

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,429 mi
Last recorded47,429 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 PPX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 47,429 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both very badly perished on tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 47,428 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both very badly perished on tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 32,274 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres very badly cracked also n/s/f

Fail 1 Feb 2018 32,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s and o/s rear tyres very badly cracked also n/s/f

Pass 2 Feb 2017 31,717 miles

All tyres have deep cracks in treads and on edges

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 31,717 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

All tyres have deep cracks in treads and on edges

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

n/s/r foot brake grabbing on/off

Pass 4 Feb 2016 31,212 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 30,631 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 30,035 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 28,834 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,015 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 25,773 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 23,906 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 21,987 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,463 miles

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 17,656 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 17,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 14,808 miles

disabled controls fitted (throttle and brake)

front number plate condition

Fail 14 Feb 2006 14,808 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

disabled controls fitted (throttle and brake)

front number plate condition

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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W285 PPX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W285 PPX, 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 W285 PPX registered?

W285 PPX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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