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W493 PDV

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,974 mi
Last recorded95,974 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 PDV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2018 95,974 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower radiator support round engine mounts badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 85,023 miles

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

right front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2016 77,698 miles

Advise both rear tyres are slightly perished.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,479 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2014 67,795 miles

N/S/F SPOTLIGHT NOT WORKING

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Fail 31 Jul 2014 67,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

N/S/F SPOTLIGHT NOT WORKING

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,280 miles

rear coil springs rusty

tracking recomended

Fail 4 Jun 2013 67,278 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet safety catch seized

rear coil springs rusty

tracking recomended

Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,401 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Jun 2012 63,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 May 2011 49,459 miles

rear wheel bearings showing signs of wear

Fail 16 May 2011 49,459 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear wheel bearings showing signs of wear

Pass 1 Jun 2010 33,975 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 12,896 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 13,892 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All 4 tyres perrished around sidewalls

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 13,855 miles

All tyres are starting to perrish around bead rim

Both front brake discs are slightly corroded

Both front brakes have slight bind

Fail 8 May 2008 13,855 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All tyres are starting to perrish around bead rim

Both front brake discs are slightly corroded

Both front brakes have slight bind

Pass 16 Jun 2006 13,720 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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W493 PDV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W493 PDV, 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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W493 PDV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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