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W451 PLH

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,490 mi
Last recorded58,490 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW451 PLH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 58,490 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides next to jacking points (6.1.B.2)

front bumper damaged

rear bumper damaged

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2016 58,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure all four nuts are wrong way fitted (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides next to jacking points (6.1.B.2)

front bumper damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 55,206 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2014 53,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 53,201 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,285 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 50,285 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,394 miles

SLIGHT BUCKLE IN N/S/F WHEEL

Fail 26 Jan 2012 47,376 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

SLIGHT BUCKLE IN N/S/F WHEEL

Pass 27 Jan 2011 42,879 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 37,767 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 37,546 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,401 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 33,401 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 29,123 miles

front brake pads getting low soon

Pass 15 Oct 2005 24,266 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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W451 PLH is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W451 PLH, 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 W451 PLH registered?

W451 PLH is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W451 PLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W451 PLH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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