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W284 OAP

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,458 mi
Last recorded55,458 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW284 OAP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2015 55,458 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside 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 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front indicator bulbs faded.

n/s/f door mirror glass missing.

n/s/r door handle broken but still working.

tread depths: both front on 6mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 6.5mm.

tyre size: 155/70/13 75T.

Pass 22 May 2014 45,523 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 36,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrossion on exhaust system

corrossion on front lower cross member

Fail 22 May 2013 36,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrossion on exhaust system

corrossion on front lower cross member

Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,467 miles

Advise park brake efficency poor on nearside rear wheel.

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2011 36,467 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Advise park brake efficency poor on nearside rear wheel.

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,651 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Tracking check, Front outer c.v. boots worn, Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing, Rear coil springs corroded, Damp around steering rack.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,947 miles

Chips in front screen.

STRONGLY ADV, Suspect play in o/s/f steering rack and oil damp, Full brake inspection, Rear brake pipes starting to corrode, Exhaust corroded, Front cross member corroded.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 28,947 miles

Chips in front screen.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

STRONGLY ADV, Suspect play in o/s/f steering rack and oil damp, Full brake inspection, Rear brake pipes starting to corrode, Exhaust corroded, Front cross member corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,448 miles

c.o content high.

engine oil overfilled.

temporary fuel filler cap fitted.

wipers deteriorated.

Fail 20 Aug 2008 21,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

c.o content high.

engine oil overfilled.

temporary fuel filler cap fitted.

wipers deteriorated.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 39,114 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 32,584 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 32,584 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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W284 OAP is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W284 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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W284 OAP is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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