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OY08 RWW

2008 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,389 mi
Last recorded106,389 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Nissan Micra50,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 RWW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 106,389 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 106,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 106,311 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 99,627 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no reverse lamp illuminated

Fail 7 May 2019 99,622 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no reverse lamp illuminated

Pass 9 May 2018 76,924 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 76,924 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 66,241 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,702 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,361 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,586 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2014 44,586 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,957 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 37,897 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

REAR BRAKES REQ ATTENTION

Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,826 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F Shock Absorber noticable creaking noise - lock to lock.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,145 miles

HANDBRAKE REQ ATTENTION NOTICEABLE TRAVEL

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

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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OY08 RWW is a 2008 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 50,698 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 OY08 RWW, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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OY08 RWW is a 2008 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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