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W566 PEX

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,636 mi
Last recorded75,636 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 PEX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 75,636 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 72,803 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 65,662 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 65,662 miles

Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 62,501 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 62,499 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 61,594 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 61,594 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 60,291 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 60,291 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 147,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 56,643 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 54,942 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 52,581 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 50,272 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 46,211 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 46,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,375 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 36,373 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r/ tyre has deep cuts in the tread may be showing cordes

Pass 26 Jun 2006 24,526 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 24,525 miles

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

CENTER BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S/R & O/S/F/ & N/S/F TYRES CRACKING ALL OVER

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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W566 PEX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W566 PEX, 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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W566 PEX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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