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W542 PSB

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,025 mi
Last recorded67,025 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 PSB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 67,025 miles

all suspension componets rusted

at load valve 3x brake pipes slight corrsion

front cross member excessive corrodded but not load barring

Fail 14 Aug 2013 67,022 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all suspension componets rusted

at load valve 3x brake pipes slight corrsion

front cross member excessive corrodded but not load barring

Pass 29 May 2012
Fail 28 May 2012

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 63,617 miles

Front crossmember corroded outwith prescribed areas

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

Fail 12 May 2011 63,564 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

front crossmember holed and badly corodded

Pass 14 May 2010 57,453 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack but no cords showing

Pass 14 May 2009 51,251 miles

n/s rear tyre cracked but not through to cords

Fail 5 May 2008 44,355 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2008 44,355 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 40,047 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 40,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2006 35,289 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 35,289 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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W542 PSB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W542 PSB, 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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W542 PSB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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