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W261 OAP

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,754 mi
Last recorded68,754 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 OAP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 68,754 miles

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

Rear sill cover with under sealant

chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Jan 2022 68,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,884 miles

both rear springs corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2020 61,884 miles

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

both rear springs corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 55,182 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 55,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 50,986 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 50,986 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,280 miles

all tyres deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2017 48,250 miles

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

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2015 46,337 miles

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

N/Side headlamp lens damaged

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,820 miles

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

Nearside headlamp glass stone damaged

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 42,820 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside headlamp glass stone damaged

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,304 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside headlight glass holed

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 39,304 miles

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)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside headlight glass holed

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 36,675 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside headlamp glass holed

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

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,675 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside headlamp glass holed

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 34,410 miles

Both front indicator bulbs colour slightly faded

Nearside headlight glass damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 28 Jul 2010 30,665 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake imbalance of 38%, offside performance higher. Advise attention sought to braking system

Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,665 miles

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

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

rear brake imbalance of 38%, offside performance higher. Advise attention sought to braking system

Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,215 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 25,690 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 23,195 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 23,195 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,740 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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W261 OAP is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 W261 OAP, 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 W261 OAP registered?

W261 OAP is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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