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W279 OAW

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

68,226 mi
Last recorded68,226 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 OAW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 68,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 68,225 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 68,010 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 68,010 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 67,233 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 67,215 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 66,563 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 66,559 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,331 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 64,311 miles

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

exhaust rattle

Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,311 miles

exhaust rattle

Fail 4 Jun 2014 63,060 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,060 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 61,080 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,080 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,662 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 58,612 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,268 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 54,268 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,092 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 50,092 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,180 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,389 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 43,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,503 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 36,199 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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W279 OAW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 W279 OAW, 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 W279 OAW registered?

W279 OAW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W279 OAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W279 OAW shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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