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W472 PMA

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,153 mi
Last recorded121,153 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 PMA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 121,153 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 121,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 114,234 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 114,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 108,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 100,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 100,924 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 96,712 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 96,712 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 92,437 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 92,437 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 86,576 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 86,576 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 79,342 miles

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

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

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,694 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 69,694 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 60,157 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,932 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 43,442 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 43,442 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W472 PMA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W472 PMA, 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 W472 PMA registered?

W472 PMA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W472 PMA safe to buy?

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