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W268 OCU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

135,243 mi
Last recorded135,243 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 OCU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 May 2012 135,243 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Pass 26 Apr 2011 129,952 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Fail 26 Apr 2011 129,952 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Pass 10 May 2010 123,707 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 123,707 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 115,387 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both wipers deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2009 115,387 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both wipers deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2008 102,048 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2008 102,048 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 88,359 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 88,359 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 May 2006 75,656 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake pipes covered with grease..... unable to fully inspect

Pass 10 May 2006 75,656 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes covered with grease..... unable to fully inspect

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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W268 OCU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 W268 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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W268 OCU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W268 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W268 OCU shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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