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W638 PBO

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,890 mi
Last recorded134,890 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 PBO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 134,890 miles

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

Rear panel corroded behind bumper on both sides but not structural

Fail 11 Apr 2025 134,888 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear - by compensator, marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear panel corroded behind bumper on both sides but not structural

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 127,452 miles

rear body corroded not with in 30cm of a suspension component

Pass 11 Apr 2023 120,019 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear body corroded but not with in 30cm of any major component

Fail 11 Apr 2023 120,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear body corroded but not with in 30cm of any major component

Pass 12 Apr 2022 113,536 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 108,463 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 104,950 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 100,992 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 100,990 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 95,446 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 90,978 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 90,977 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,137 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded and salt deposits (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 89,136 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded and salt deposits (3.6.B.2c)

front x member has had extensive welding

Pass 7 Apr 2015 87,614 miles

slight play in both front hub assemblys

Fail 7 Apr 2015 87,614 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

rear exhaust baffles blocking pipe

slight play in both front hub assemblys

Pass 10 Apr 2014 86,284 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 86,284 miles

Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 85,000 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 85,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 80,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 80,034 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 72,357 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 72,357 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 65,209 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 59,464 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,845 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 40,702 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 35,302 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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W638 PBO is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W638 PBO, 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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W638 PBO is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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