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W48 PGF

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,605 mi
Last recorded86,605 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 PGF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 86,605 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 66,438 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 49,174 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 41,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 41,086 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 35,597 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 34,514 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 34,514 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 28,114 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 20,219 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 14,224 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 14,223 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 13,641 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 12,003 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 9,753 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight cracking of tyre sidewalls n/s/r, o/s/r, n/s/f.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 6,911 miles

n/s/f tyre tread cracking outer edges

tyre wall cracking o/s/f ,o/s/r and n/s/r

Pass 26 Jun 2012 4,610 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 4,600 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 4,538 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 4,485 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 4,417 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 4,312 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 4,143 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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W48 PGF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W48 PGF, 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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W48 PGF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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