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W553 PGM

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,135 mi
Last recorded121,135 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 PGM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 121,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock has slight play

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of 'front to rear' (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 121,132 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of 'front to rear' (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock has slight play

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of 'front to rear' (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 118,372 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe has slight rust

n/s/f top strut mounting has slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2022 118,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe has slight rust

n/s/f top strut mounting has slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2021 115,314 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 115,301 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 112,403 miles

Offside Rear outer sill rusty

all tyres perished

Fail 28 Aug 2020 112,403 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill rusty

all tyres perished

Pass 19 Aug 2019 109,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 109,415 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Engine mounting fractured front cross member (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 106,312 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 106,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2017 100,589 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 96,510 miles

both rear brake hoses have some perishing

long hand brake travel

Fail 17 Aug 2016 96,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear brake hoses have some perishing

long hand brake travel

Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 88,950 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 82,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on front x member

n/s/r lamp lense damaged

o/s/r tyre starting to perish 165/60 r14 75h

Pass 26 Jul 2013 80,961 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 25 Jul 2013 80,951 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Aug 2012 77,241 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f brake holding on slightly

Fail 3 Aug 2012 77,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f brake holding on slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2011 67,971 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 59,675 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,820 miles

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

light corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,393 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear suspension frame light corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2007 42,781 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 39,070 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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W553 PGM is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W553 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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W553 PGM is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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