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W516 PMA

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,525 mi
Last recorded27,525 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW516 PMA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 27,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 May 2026 27,489 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 26,514 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 25,669 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 24,994 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 24,056 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 23,189 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 22,690 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 21,715 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 20,713 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 19,710 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 18,646 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 17,204 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 16,362 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2013 15,162 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 14,614 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 14,614 miles

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

Nearside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 13,195 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 12,333 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 11,394 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 8,455 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 7,173 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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W516 PMA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W516 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W516 PMA registered?

W516 PMA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W516 PMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W516 PMA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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