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W498 PMA

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,938 mi
Last recorded93,938 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 PMA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 93,938 miles

All underbody and underbody components undersealed/waxoiled.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 87,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 87,522 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 86,329 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both/ trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 78,245 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 71,060 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 61,117 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 61,115 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 54,452 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 54,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 49,459 miles

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

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

light corrosion inner sills

Pass 3 Dec 2014 47,966 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 42,061 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,061 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 33,826 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 33,826 miles

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 30,273 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 30,273 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

offsidf front brake slightly tight to turn

Pass 3 Nov 2010 26,076 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 22,847 miles

Advise: front tyres becoming slightly low on tread edges. (n/s/f = 2.5mm - o/s/f = 3mm)

Advise: slight cracking on both front tyres tread edges.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 22,412 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,522 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,239 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 18,173 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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W498 PMA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W498 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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W498 PMA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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