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W553 PPX

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,148 mi
Last recorded77,148 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 PPX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 77,148 miles

Exhaust heat shield damaged and loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2018 77,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 71,976 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 71,953 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,112 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 68,097 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 61,509 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 61,509 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 56,318 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 51,662 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 46,450 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Offside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,906 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 36,756 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 35,974 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 35,239 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,239 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 34,552 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,552 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 33,359 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 31,556 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 PPX 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 70%.

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 W553 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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W553 PPX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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