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W538 PPX

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,343 mi
Last recorded58,343 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 PPX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 58,343 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 57,322 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering slightly rough when turning

Pass 5 Oct 2018 52,010 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 50,959 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 50,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2015 48,716 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 98,704 miles

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 6 Aug 2014 46,514 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 46,514 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,727 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,762 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 42,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,572 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 38,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,821 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,913 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 35,913 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,394 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 33,394 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,403 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 29,284 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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W538 PPX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W538 PPX, 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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What year was W538 PPX registered?

W538 PPX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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