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W517 PMA

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,100 mi
Last recorded48,100 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW517 PMA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 48,100 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front and Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure Negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Excessively corroded around the fuel filler neck

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 48,100 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front and Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure Negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Excessively corroded around the fuel filler neck

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 44,090 miles

Corrosion around fuel filler

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 43,948 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S & O/S Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Front & Rear Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 43,744 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 43,744 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 42,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing this tyres was made in the year 2000. advice change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 31,526 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 24,838 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 24,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 23,807 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 22,681 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 20,985 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 19,586 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 18,103 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 16,475 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 15,181 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 14,106 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 12,994 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 11,259 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 9,597 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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W517 PMA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W517 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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W517 PMA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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