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W289 PGA

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,070 mi
Last recorded40,070 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 PGA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 40,070 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 40,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 38,029 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 36,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked (155/70/13)

Nearside rear tyre cracked between tread (155/70/13)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked (155/70/13)

Offside rear tyre cracked between tread (155/70/13)

Offside rear tyre has 2 nails in it

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 36,698 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust section deteriorated

Exhaust front pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked (155/70/13)

Nearside rear tyre cracked between tread (155/70/13)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked (155/70/13)

Offside rear tyre cracked between tread (155/70/13)

Offside rear tyre has 2 nails in it

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wiper blade not clearing screen effectively

Pass 5 Feb 2013 35,231 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wiper blades slightly torn

front exhaust poor condition

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2013

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wiper blades slightly torn

front exhaust poor condition

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 33,573 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front panel below radiator corroded + holed

fuel filler pipe corroded

general corrosion on full exhaust system

Fail 20 Jan 2012 33,573 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front panel below radiator corroded + holed

fuel filler pipe corroded

general corrosion on full exhaust system

Pass 11 Jan 2011 31,730 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 31,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 30,049 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 30,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 28,677 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 26,888 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 25,158 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 23,263 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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W289 PGA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 W289 PGA, 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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W289 PGA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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