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W523 PMA

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,574 mi
Last recorded85,574 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 PMA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 85,574 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 85,574 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,323 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 79,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe before and pipe after rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe before and pipe after rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 79,581 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe before and pipe after rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe before and pipe after rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 78,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 78,813 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 71,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 10 Jun 2014 70,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 70,113 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,322 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,024 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Jul 2012 60,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jul 2011 54,092 miles

slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

Fail 1 Jul 2011 54,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads getting low

slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,919 miles

n/s/f wheel trim missing

Fail 23 Jun 2010 45,919 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f wheel trim missing

Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,204 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 39,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,401 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 32,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,788 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,037 miles

n/s/door mirror broken

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jun 2006 28,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/door mirror broken

rear wiper blade split

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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W523 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 58.3%.

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 W523 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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W523 PMA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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