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W596 PHW

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

111,125 mi
Last recorded111,125 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW596 PHW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 111,125 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 110,370 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 110,368 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 109,252 miles

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

front cross member has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,239 miles

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 105,889 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 105,889 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 100,608 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 95,776 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 89,935 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 89,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 84,741 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 80,839 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 77,882 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 77,882 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 73,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop light disconected

Pass 19 May 2011 62,005 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,085 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,047 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack up on edges

offside rear tyre starting to crack up on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,831 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 35,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 30,864 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,886 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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W596 PHW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 W596 PHW, 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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W596 PHW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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