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W159 OLE

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,841 mi
Last recorded88,841 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 OLE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 88,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 81,233 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 77,145 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 73,213 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 65,422 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres has cracks

Pass 11 Jan 2021 65,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 63,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 60,748 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 60,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,791 miles

Front Both front tyres just starting to show age deterioration

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber gaitors showing bad age deterioration cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Both rear tyres showing bad age deterioration of rubber/showing cracking

Fail 9 Jan 2018 57,791 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both lamps lost their colouring (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded Front plate also starting to fade/deteriorate (6.3.1d)

Front Both front tyres just starting to show age deterioration

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber gaitors showing bad age deterioration cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Both rear tyres showing bad age deterioration of rubber/showing cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2017 55,520 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 55,520 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 52,272 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,054 miles

Both power steering and alternator drive belts starting to crack.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 45,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 45,818 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 42,185 miles

O/S/F Dipped beam aim on min requirement

O/S/F Headlight internal broken

Fail 7 Jan 2013 42,185 miles

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

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

O/S/F Dipped beam aim on min requirement

O/S/F Headlight internal broken

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 37,974 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 37,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,344 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 30,879 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 30,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,259 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,143 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,679 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 19,989 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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W159 OLE is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W159 OLE, 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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W159 OLE is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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