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W551 PGM

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,565 mi
Last recorded82,565 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 PGM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 82,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 78,871 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 78,869 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 76,722 miles

both front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 2 Dec 2020 76,720 miles

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

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

both front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 6 Jun 2019 74,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 72,758 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 70,968 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 70,954 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 68,431 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,772 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,121 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S MIRROR CRACKED

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,298 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,547 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 53,546 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 50,778 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,965 miles

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

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,058 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 40,572 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 37,352 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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W551 PGM is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W551 PGM, 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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W551 PGM is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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