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W512 PMA

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,455 mi
Last recorded103,455 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW512 PMA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 103,455 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 103,455 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 103,236 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 103,061 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 103,061 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 101,735 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 101,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 99,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 99,547 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 3 Oct 2013 97,395 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 97,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,483 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Sep 2012 94,483 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2011 91,008 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 85,995 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 85,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 74,717 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 64,307 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 64,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2007 57,310 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 48,414 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 39,765 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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W512 PMA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W512 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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W512 PMA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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