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W378 PPX

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,166 mi
Last recorded35,166 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 PPX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 35,166 miles

Body damage offside rear

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes on load valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 35,166 miles

Body damage offside rear

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes on load valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 34,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 33,579 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 33,576 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear outer and inner sill corroded in rear trailing arm front mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded within offside front seat outer mountings prescribed areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 32,456 miles

Damage to offside rear 1/4 panel

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged and partially covered with tape, light output not significantly reduced (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 31,394 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 30,196 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 29,372 miles

offside outer sill corroded, not considered excessive

Pass 2 Jan 2019 28,056 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 26,912 miles

Corrosion nearside of front latitudal chassis cross member

Pass 12 Jan 2017 25,660 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 25,660 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 23,511 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 18,794 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 13,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion sills/floors

exhaust heatsheilds loose

wipers split

Pass 27 Dec 2013 13,415 miles

corrosion sills/floors

exhaust heatsheilds loose

wipers split

Pass 28 Dec 2012 9,400 miles

Corrsion on off side iner sill

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 5,836 miles

ns os ball joint rubbers split

nsr tyre perished

tyre size different front to rear

Pass 30 Dec 2010 1,621 miles

size difference on tyres front axle to rear

Fail 29 Dec 2010 1,621 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear wiper not working

size difference on tyres front axle to rear

Pass 21 Dec 2009 71,296 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 65,694 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

different size tyres front to rear

Pass 28 Dec 2007 60,600 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 52,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 52,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W378 PPX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W378 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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W378 PPX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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