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W273 OAP

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,421 mi
Last recorded59,421 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW273 OAP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 59,421 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 59,410 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 58,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 55,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 55,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlight unit damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 51,498 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 47,240 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 47,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 42,701 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 42,699 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,498 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 37,496 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,574 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,679 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,197 miles

boot prescribed area not presented empty for mot

nearside headlamp aim on high limit

offside headlamp aim on high limit

rear registration plate security requires attension

Fail 24 Apr 2012 21,197 miles

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

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

boot prescribed area not presented empty for mot

nearside headlamp aim on high limit

offside headlamp aim on high limit

rear registration plate security requires attension

Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,379 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 16,299 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f headlamp upper bracket broken but secure

Fail 17 Apr 2009 15,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f headlamp upper bracket broken but secure

Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,190 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 14,009 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 12,629 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 12,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W273 OAP is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W273 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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W273 OAP is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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