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W251 OCU

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,886 mi
Last recorded89,886 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 OCU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,886 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 86,168 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,418 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,407 miles

nearside + offside rear tyres slightly perished/split

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner wheel arches

Fail 1 Jun 2015 79,407 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

auxillary belts slightly perished

nearside + offside rear tyres slightly perished/split

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner wheel arches

Pass 5 Jun 2014 78,130 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on side walls

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on side walls

Pass 20 May 2013 76,500 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 76,500 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 74,430 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 74,430 miles

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

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

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

rattle on exhaust

Pass 7 Jun 2011 69,273 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 64,689 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 3 Jun 2009 62,298 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 59,784 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 56,680 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 52,285 miles

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

Heat shield on catalytic convertor loose (possible rattle)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 May 2006 52,285 miles

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

Heat shield on catalytic convertor loose (possible rattle)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W251 OCU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc 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 W251 OCU, 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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What year was W251 OCU registered?

W251 OCU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W251 OCU safe to buy?

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