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W196 OBJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,089 mi
Last recorded99,089 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 OBJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 99,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 91,787 miles

rear wiper blade split at ends, rear number plate slightly deteriorated, o/s headlamp beam image slightly weak, n/s head light connector getting very hot

slight oily residue around power steering pump area, slight perrishing to rear brake hoses, perrishing to both front and n/s/r tyre valves

sticker in front screen behind rear view mirror but not bscuring vision,

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 6.0mm, o/s/f 6.5mm, n/s/r 6.5mm, o/s/r 7.mm, 195/45/15 78v

Fail 12 Jun 2015 91,787 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade split at ends, rear number plate slightly deteriorated, o/s headlamp beam image slightly weak, n/s head light connector getting very hot

slight oily residue around power steering pump area, slight perrishing to rear brake hoses, perrishing to both front and n/s/r tyre valves

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 6.0mm, o/s/f 6.5mm, n/s/r 6.5mm, o/s/r 7.mm, 195/45/15 78v

Pass 27 May 2014 84,021 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,362 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,276 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 71,465 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,685 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 67,761 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 65,751 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 65,006 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 64,999 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 60,414 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 2 Mar 2006 55,323 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre sidewalls cracked and tyres out of shape

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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W196 OBJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W196 OBJ, 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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W196 OBJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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