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W243 OFJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,732 mi
Last recorded140,732 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 OFJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 140,732 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear attention to the hand brake efficient

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom wheel arch area both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 133,041 miles

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill wheel arch area ( both side ) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 124,688 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 118,409 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 118,408 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 113,793 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

under body corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 103,732 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 94,383 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011

offside outer sill dam aged

Fail 15 Nov 2011 73,600 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside & nearside front brake discs corroded

offside & nearside front wiper blades splittin g

offside front outer door handle slack

offside outer sill dam aged

Pass 13 Nov 2010 48,979 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 48,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 37,225 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,781 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,934 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 19,907 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 16,996 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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W243 OFJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W243 OFJ, 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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W243 OFJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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